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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.06, 1,555.59 and 306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.06, 1,555.59 and 306.71 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.06 : 1,555.59 = 306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.06/1,555.59 = 306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.06x = 1,555.59 × 306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.06x = 477,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,115.01/1,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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