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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.10, 1,545 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.10, 1,545 and 474.65 is: 711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.10 : 1,545 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.10/1,545 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.10x = 1,545 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.10x = 733,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,334.25/1,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.91

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