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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.34, 1,545.50 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.34, 1,545.50 and 299.92 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.34 : 1,545.50 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.34/1,545.50 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.34x = 1,545.50 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.34x = 463,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,526.36/1,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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