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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,545.45 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,545.45 and 260.80 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,545.45 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,545.45 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,545.45 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 403,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,053.36/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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