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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.08 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.08 and 372.70 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,546.08 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,546.08 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,546.08 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 576,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,224.02/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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