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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.44, 1,545.18 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.44, 1,545.18 and 381.12 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.44 : 1,545.18 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.44/1,545.18 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.44x = 1,545.18 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.44x = 588,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,899.00/1,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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