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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.72, 1,545.73 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.72, 1,545.73 and 414.27 is: 621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.72 : 1,545.73 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.72/1,545.73 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.72x = 1,545.73 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.72x = 640,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,349.57/1,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.26

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