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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.78, 1,546.44 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.78, 1,546.44 and 381.70 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.78 : 1,546.44 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.78/1,546.44 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.78x = 1,546.44 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.78x = 590,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,276.15/1,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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