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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.31, 1,553.92 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.31, 1,553.92 and 305.79 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.31 : 1,553.92 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.31/1,553.92 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.31x = 1,553.92 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.31x = 475,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,173.20/1,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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