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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.43, 1,545.27 and 299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.43, 1,545.27 and 299.85 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.43 : 1,545.27 = 299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.43/1,545.27 = 299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.43x = 1,545.27 × 299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.43x = 463,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,349.21/1,030.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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