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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.61, 1,555.18 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.61, 1,555.18 and 306.18 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.61 : 1,555.18 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.61/1,555.18 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.61x = 1,555.18 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.61x = 476,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,165.97/1,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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