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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.75, 1,555.13 and 306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.75, 1,555.13 and 306.31 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.75 : 1,555.13 = 306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.75/1,555.13 = 306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.75x = 1,555.13 × 306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.75x = 476,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,351.87/1,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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