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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.63, 1,545.56 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.63, 1,545.56 and 372.33 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.63 : 1,545.56 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.63/1,545.56 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.63x = 1,545.56 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.63x = 575,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,457.19/1,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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