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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.13, 1,554.42 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.13, 1,554.42 and 305.76 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.13 : 1,554.42 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.13/1,554.42 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.13x = 1,554.42 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.13x = 475,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,279.46/1,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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