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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.25, 1,555.33 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.25, 1,555.33 and 306.73 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.25 : 1,555.33 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.25/1,555.33 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.25x = 1,555.33 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.25x = 477,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,057.06/1,037.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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