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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,554.78 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,554.78 and 306.06 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,554.78 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,554.78 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,554.78 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 475,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,855.97/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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