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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.58, 2,274.33 and 1,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.58, 2,274.33 and 1,030.04 is: 1,544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.58 : 2,274.33 = 1,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.58/2,274.33 = 1,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.58x = 2,274.33 × 1,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.58x = 2,342,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,650.87/1,516.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.69

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