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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.73, 1,546.05 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.73, 1,546.05 and 414.28 is: 621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.73 : 1,546.05 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.73/1,546.05 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.73x = 1,546.05 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.73x = 640,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,501.08/1,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.41

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