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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.56, 1,544.94 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.56, 1,544.94 and 381.30 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.56 : 1,544.94 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.56/1,544.94 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.56x = 1,544.94 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.56x = 589,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,085.62/1,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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