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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.38, 1,544.47 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.38, 1,544.47 and 445.24 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.38 : 1,544.47 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.38/1,544.47 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.38x = 1,544.47 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.38x = 687,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,659.82/1,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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