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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.21, 1,544.16 and 510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.21, 1,544.16 and 510.58 is: 765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.21 : 1,544.16 = 510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.21/1,544.16 = 510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.21x = 1,544.16 × 510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.21x = 788,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,417.21/1,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.30

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