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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.21, 1,545.28 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.21, 1,545.28 and 453.09 is: 679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.21 : 1,545.28 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.21/1,545.28 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.21x = 1,545.28 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.21x = 700,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,150.92/1,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.62

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