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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.10, 1,545.15 and 914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.10, 1,545.15 and 914.90 is: 1,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.10 : 1,545.15 = 914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.10/1,545.15 = 914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.10x = 1,545.15 × 914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.10x = 1,413,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,657.74/1,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.35

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