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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.32, 1,545.53 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.32, 1,545.53 and 405.61 is: 608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.32 : 1,545.53 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.32/1,545.53 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.32x = 1,545.53 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.32x = 626,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,876.53/1,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.43

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