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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.34, 1,545.51 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.34, 1,545.51 and 250.34 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.34 : 1,545.51 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.34/1,545.51 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.34x = 1,545.51 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.34x = 386,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,902.97/1,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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