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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.89, 1,544.92 and 437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.89, 1,544.92 and 437.41 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.89 : 1,544.92 = 437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.89/1,544.92 = 437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.89x = 1,544.92 × 437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.89x = 675,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,768.93/1,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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