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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.77, 1,555.11 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.77, 1,555.11 and 306.33 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.77 : 1,555.11 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.77/1,555.11 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.77x = 1,555.11 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.77x = 476,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,376.85/1,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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