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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.90, 1,554.99 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.90, 1,554.99 and 306.28 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.90 : 1,554.99 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.90/1,554.99 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.90x = 1,554.99 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.90x = 476,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,262.34/1,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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