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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.74, 1,545.90 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.74, 1,545.90 and 300.36 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.74 : 1,545.90 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.74/1,545.90 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.74x = 1,545.90 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.74x = 464,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,326.52/1,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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