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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.23, 1,545.51 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.23, 1,545.51 and 299.82 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.23 : 1,545.51 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.23/1,545.51 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.23x = 1,545.51 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.23x = 463,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,374.81/1,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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