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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.77, 1,554.90 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.77, 1,554.90 and 306.42 is: 459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.77 : 1,554.90 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.77/1,554.90 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.77x = 1,554.90 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.77x = 476,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,452.46/1,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.55

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