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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.70, 1,555.02 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.70, 1,555.02 and 306.29 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.70 : 1,555.02 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.70/1,555.02 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.70x = 1,555.02 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.70x = 476,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,279.30/1,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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