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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.02, 1,555.53 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.02, 1,555.53 and 306.52 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.02 : 1,555.53 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.02/1,555.53 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.02x = 1,555.53 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.02x = 476,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,801.06/1,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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