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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.07, 1,544.63 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.07, 1,544.63 and 380.34 is: 570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.07 : 1,544.63 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.07/1,544.63 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.07x = 1,544.63 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.07x = 587,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,482.67/1,030.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.34

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