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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.54, 1,555.12 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.54, 1,555.12 and 306.14 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.54 : 1,555.12 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.54/1,555.12 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.54x = 1,555.12 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.54x = 476,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,084.44/1,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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