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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.16, 1,545.07 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.16, 1,545.07 and 299.56 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.16 : 1,545.07 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.16/1,545.07 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.16x = 1,545.07 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.16x = 462,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,841.17/1,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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