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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.64, 1,555.12 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.64, 1,555.12 and 306.12 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.64 : 1,555.12 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.64/1,555.12 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.64x = 1,555.12 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.64x = 476,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,053.33/1,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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