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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.88, 1,546.32 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.88, 1,546.32 and 381.44 is: 572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.88 : 1,546.32 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.88/1,546.32 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.88x = 1,546.32 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.88x = 589,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,828.30/1,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.16

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