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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.04, 1,545.05 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.04, 1,545.05 and 260.54 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.04 : 1,545.05 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.04/1,545.05 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.04x = 1,545.05 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.04x = 402,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,538.30/1,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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