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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.76, 1,546.14 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.76, 1,546.14 and 261.28 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.76 : 1,546.14 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.76/1,546.14 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.76x = 1,546.14 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.76x = 403,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,975.46/1,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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