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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.47, 1,545.71 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.47, 1,545.71 and 260.97 is: 391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.47 : 1,545.71 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.47/1,545.71 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.47x = 1,545.71 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.47x = 403,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,383.94/1,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.46

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