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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.98, 1,555.56 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.98, 1,555.56 and 306.60 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.98 : 1,555.56 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.98/1,555.56 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.98x = 1,555.56 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.98x = 476,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,934.70/1,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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