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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.76, 1,554.94 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.76, 1,554.94 and 306.16 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.76 : 1,554.94 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.76/1,554.94 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.76x = 1,554.94 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.76x = 476,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,060.43/1,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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