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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.55, 1,546.25 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.55, 1,546.25 and 381.11 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.55 : 1,546.25 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.55/1,546.25 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.55x = 1,546.25 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.55x = 589,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,281.70/1,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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