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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.50, 1,545.99 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.50, 1,545.99 and 346.50 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.50 : 1,545.99 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.50/1,545.99 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.50x = 1,545.99 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.50x = 535,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,685.54/1,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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