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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.04, 1,545.30 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.04, 1,545.30 and 299.60 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.04 : 1,545.30 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.04/1,545.30 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.04x = 1,545.30 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.04x = 462,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,971.88/1,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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