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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.16, 1,544.96 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.16, 1,544.96 and 299.54 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.16 : 1,544.96 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.16/1,544.96 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.16x = 1,544.96 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.16x = 462,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,777.32/1,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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