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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.41, 1,545.24 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.41, 1,545.24 and 299.76 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.41 : 1,545.24 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.41/1,545.24 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.41x = 1,545.24 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.41x = 463,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,201.14/1,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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