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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.53, 1,545.80 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.53, 1,545.80 and 261.03 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.53 : 1,545.80 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.53/1,545.80 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.53x = 1,545.80 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.53x = 403,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,500.17/1,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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