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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.03, 1,544.64 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.03, 1,544.64 and 452.50 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.03 : 1,544.64 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.03/1,544.64 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.03x = 1,544.64 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.03x = 698,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,949.60/1,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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