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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.02, 1,541.97 and 924.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.02, 1,541.97 and 924.45 is: 1,383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.02 : 1,541.97 = 924.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.02/1,541.97 = 924.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.02x = 1,541.97 × 924.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.02x = 1,425,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,468.38/1,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.93

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