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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,545.64 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,545.64 and 337.18 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,545.64 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,545.64 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,545.64 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 521,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,158.90/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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