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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.25, 1,554.38 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.25, 1,554.38 and 305.89 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.25 : 1,554.38 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.25/1,554.38 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.25x = 1,554.38 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.25x = 475,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,466.18/1,036.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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