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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.11, 1,555.68 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.11, 1,555.68 and 306.76 is: 460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.11 : 1,555.68 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.11/1,555.68 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.11x = 1,555.68 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.11x = 477,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,220.40/1,037.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.14

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