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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030, 1,545.24 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030, 1,545.24 and 346 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030 : 1,545.24 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030/1,545.24 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030x = 1,545.24 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030x = 534,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,653.04/1,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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