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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.50, 1,555.74 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.50, 1,555.74 and 306.88 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.50 : 1,555.74 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.50/1,555.74 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.50x = 1,555.74 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.50x = 477,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,421.60/1,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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