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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.23, 1,554.32 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.23, 1,554.32 and 305.82 is: 458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.23 : 1,554.32 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.23/1,554.32 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.23x = 1,554.32 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.23x = 475,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,340.61/1,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.72

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