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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.34, 1,554.73 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.34, 1,554.73 and 305.97 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.34 : 1,554.73 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.34/1,554.73 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.34x = 1,554.73 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.34x = 475,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,691.43/1,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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