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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.14, 1,545.16 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.14, 1,545.16 and 299.73 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.14 : 1,545.16 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.14/1,545.16 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.14x = 1,545.16 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.14x = 463,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,130.81/1,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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