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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.16, 1,554.32 and 305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.16, 1,554.32 and 305.77 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.16 : 1,554.32 = 305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.16/1,554.32 = 305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.16x = 1,554.32 × 305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.16x = 475,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,259.01/1,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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