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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.13, 1,545.71 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.13, 1,545.71 and 482.24 is: 723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.13 : 1,545.71 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.13/1,545.71 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.13x = 1,545.71 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.13x = 745,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,403.19/1,030.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.60

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