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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.71, 1,555.02 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.71, 1,555.02 and 306.27 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.71 : 1,555.02 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.71/1,555.02 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.71x = 1,555.02 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.71x = 476,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,255.98/1,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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