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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.34, 1,610.03 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.34, 1,610.03 and 303.84 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.34 : 1,610.03 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.34/1,610.03 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.34x = 1,610.03 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.34x = 489,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,190.00/1,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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