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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.60, 1,545.92 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.60, 1,545.92 and 300.22 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.60 : 1,545.92 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.60/1,545.92 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.60x = 1,545.92 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.60x = 464,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,111.86/1,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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