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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,542.48 and 665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,542.48 and 665.26 is: 995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,542.48 = 665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,542.48 = 665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,542.48 × 665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 1,026,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,150.24/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.97

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