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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.94, 1,545.50 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.94, 1,545.50 and 381.53 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.94 : 1,545.50 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.94/1,545.50 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.94x = 1,545.50 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.94x = 589,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,644.98/1,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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