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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.49, 1,545.93 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.49, 1,545.93 and 381.27 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.49 : 1,545.93 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.49/1,545.93 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.49x = 1,545.93 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.49x = 589,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,416.73/1,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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