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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.97, 1,544.98 and 445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.97, 1,544.98 and 445.81 is: 668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.97 : 1,544.98 = 445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.97/1,544.98 = 445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.97x = 1,544.98 × 445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.97x = 688,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,767.53/1,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.08

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