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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030, 1,545.27 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030, 1,545.27 and 452.92 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030 : 1,545.27 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030/1,545.27 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030x = 1,545.27 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030x = 699,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,883.69/1,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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