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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.22, 1,545.36 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.22, 1,545.36 and 405.49 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.22 : 1,545.36 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.22/1,545.36 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.22x = 1,545.36 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.22x = 626,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,628.03/1,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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