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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.01, 1,554.00 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.01, 1,554.00 and 305.57 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.01 : 1,554.00 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.01/1,554.00 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.01x = 1,554.00 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.01x = 474,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,854.25/1,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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