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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.22, 1,545.33 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.22, 1,545.33 and 260.72 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.22 : 1,545.33 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.22/1,545.33 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.22x = 1,545.33 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.22x = 402,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,890.71/1,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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