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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.19, 1,553.82 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.19, 1,553.82 and 305.51 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.19 : 1,553.82 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.19/1,553.82 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.19x = 1,553.82 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.19x = 474,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,707.55/1,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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