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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.08, 1,545 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.08, 1,545 and 445.08 is: 667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.08 : 1,545 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.08/1,545 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.08x = 1,545 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.08x = 687,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,648.60/1,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.57

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