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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.87, 1,555.55 and 306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.87, 1,555.55 and 306.43 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.87 : 1,555.55 = 306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.87/1,555.55 = 306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.87x = 1,555.55 × 306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.87x = 476,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,667.19/1,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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