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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.79, 1,546.49 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.79, 1,546.49 and 381.38 is: 572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.79 : 1,546.49 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.79/1,546.49 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.79x = 1,546.49 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.79x = 589,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,793.58/1,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.17

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