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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.12, 1,542.96 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.12, 1,542.96 and 444.35 is: 665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.12 : 1,542.96 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.12/1,542.96 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.12x = 1,542.96 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.12x = 685,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,618.13/1,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.57

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