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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.07, 1,553.94 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.07, 1,553.94 and 295.73 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.07 : 1,553.94 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.07/1,553.94 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.07x = 1,553.94 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.07x = 459,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,546.68/1,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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