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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.51, 1,545.77 and 597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.51, 1,545.77 and 597.97 is: 896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.51 : 1,545.77 = 597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.51/1,545.77 = 597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.51x = 1,545.77 × 597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.51x = 924,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,321.10/1,030.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.96

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