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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.41, 1,545.98 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.41, 1,545.98 and 381.33 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.41 : 1,545.98 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.41/1,545.98 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.41x = 1,545.98 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.41x = 589,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,526.65/1,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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