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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.49, 1,545.73 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.49, 1,545.73 and 300.08 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.49 : 1,545.73 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.49/1,545.73 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.49x = 1,545.73 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.49x = 463,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,842.66/1,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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