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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.23, 1,545.77 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.23, 1,545.77 and 372.20 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.23 : 1,545.77 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.23/1,545.77 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.23x = 1,545.77 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.23x = 575,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,326.00/1,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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