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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.02 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.02 and 250.68 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,546.02 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,546.02 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,546.02 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 387,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,556.29/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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