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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,545.18 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,545.18 and 381.22 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,545.18 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,545.18 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,545.18 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 589,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,053.52/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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