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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.61, 1,556.82 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.61, 1,556.82 and 307.19 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.61 : 1,556.82 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.61/1,556.82 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.61x = 1,556.82 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.61x = 478,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,243.43/1,037.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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