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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,554.37 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,554.37 and 305.64 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,554.37 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,554.37 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,554.37 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 475,077.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,077.65/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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