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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030, 1,545 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030, 1,545 and 422 is: 633

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030 : 1,545 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030/1,545 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030x = 1,545 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030x = 651,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,990/1,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633

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