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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.46, 1,554.69 and 296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.46, 1,554.69 and 296.09 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.46 : 1,554.69 = 296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.46/1,554.69 = 296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.46x = 1,554.69 × 296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.46x = 460,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,320.39/1,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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