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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.59, 1,546.29 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.59, 1,546.29 and 381.38 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.59 : 1,546.29 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.59/1,546.29 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.59x = 1,546.29 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.59x = 589,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,716.35/1,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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