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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.69, 1,555.03 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.69, 1,555.03 and 306.25 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.69 : 1,555.03 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.69/1,555.03 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.69x = 1,555.03 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.69x = 476,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,233.18/1,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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