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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.46, 1,545.68 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.46, 1,545.68 and 372.80 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.46 : 1,545.68 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.46/1,545.68 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.46x = 1,545.68 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.46x = 576,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,234.30/1,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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