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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.76, 1,545.98 and 300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.76, 1,545.98 and 300.19 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.76 : 1,545.98 = 300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.76/1,545.98 = 300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.76x = 1,545.98 × 300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.76x = 464,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,087.74/1,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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