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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.61, 1,545.99 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.61, 1,545.99 and 372.88 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.61 : 1,545.99 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.61/1,545.99 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.61x = 1,545.99 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.61x = 576,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,464.89/1,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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