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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.76, 1,554.92 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.76, 1,554.92 and 306.34 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.76 : 1,554.92 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.76/1,554.92 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.76x = 1,554.92 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.76x = 476,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,328.77/1,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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