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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.67, 1,545.87 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.67, 1,545.87 and 372.48 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.67 : 1,545.87 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.67/1,545.87 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.67x = 1,545.87 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.67x = 575,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,805.66/1,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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