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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.97, 1,555.21 and 306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.97, 1,555.21 and 306.37 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.97 : 1,555.21 = 306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.97/1,555.21 = 306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.97x = 1,555.21 × 306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.97x = 476,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,460.38/1,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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