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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,555.24 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,555.24 and 306.28 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,555.24 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,555.24 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,555.24 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 476,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,338.91/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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