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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.13, 1,553.99 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.13, 1,553.99 and 305.57 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.13 : 1,553.99 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.13/1,553.99 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.13x = 1,553.99 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.13x = 474,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,855.08/1,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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