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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.59, 1,545.86 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.59, 1,545.86 and 300.17 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.59 : 1,545.86 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.59/1,545.86 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.59x = 1,545.86 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.59x = 464,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,025.41/1,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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