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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.94, 1,555.64 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.94, 1,555.64 and 306.47 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.94 : 1,555.64 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.94/1,555.64 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.94x = 1,555.64 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.94x = 476,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,756.99/1,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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