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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.36, 1,546 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.36, 1,546 and 414.52 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.36 : 1,546 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.36/1,546 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.36x = 1,546 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.36x = 640,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,847.92/1,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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