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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.56, 1,610.40 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.56, 1,610.40 and 304 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.56 : 1,610.40 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.56/1,610.40 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.56x = 1,610.40 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.56x = 489,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,561.60/1,073.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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