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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.84, 1,555.23 and 306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.84, 1,555.23 and 306.43 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.84 : 1,555.23 = 306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.84/1,555.23 = 306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.84x = 1,555.23 × 306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.84x = 476,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,569.13/1,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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