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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.56, 1,544.77 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.56, 1,544.77 and 445.94 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.56 : 1,544.77 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.56/1,544.77 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.56x = 1,544.77 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.56x = 688,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,873.36/1,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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