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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.39, 1,545.19 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.39, 1,545.19 and 372.11 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.39 : 1,545.19 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.39/1,545.19 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.39x = 1,545.19 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.39x = 574,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,971.99/1,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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