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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.31, 1,544.56 and 414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.31, 1,544.56 and 414.53 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.31 : 1,544.56 = 414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.31/1,544.56 = 414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.31x = 1,544.56 × 414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.31x = 640,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,266.46/1,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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