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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.81, 1,545.39 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.81, 1,545.39 and 337.06 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.81 : 1,545.39 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.81/1,545.39 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.81x = 1,545.39 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.81x = 520,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,889.15/1,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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