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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.71, 1,546.28 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.71, 1,546.28 and 381.44 is: 572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.71 : 1,546.28 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.71/1,546.28 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.71x = 1,546.28 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.71x = 589,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,813.04/1,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.24

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