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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.43, 1,554.62 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.43, 1,554.62 and 306.05 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.43 : 1,554.62 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.43/1,554.62 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.43x = 1,554.62 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.43x = 475,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,782.15/1,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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