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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030, 1,544.85 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030, 1,544.85 and 380.62 is: 570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030 : 1,544.85 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030/1,544.85 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030x = 1,544.85 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030x = 588,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,000.81/1,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.87

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