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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.54, 1,546 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.54, 1,546 and 665.68 is: 998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.54 : 1,546 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.54/1,546 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.54x = 1,546 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.54x = 1,029,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,141.28/1,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.64

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