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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.27, 1,554.20 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.27, 1,554.20 and 305.68 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.27 : 1,554.20 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.27/1,554.20 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.27x = 1,554.20 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.27x = 475,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,089.42/1,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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