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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.85, 1,555.47 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.85, 1,555.47 and 306.36 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.85 : 1,555.47 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.85/1,555.47 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.85x = 1,555.47 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.85x = 476,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,533.79/1,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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