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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.65, 1,555.23 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.65, 1,555.23 and 306.22 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.65 : 1,555.23 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.65/1,555.23 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.65x = 1,555.23 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.65x = 476,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,242.53/1,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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