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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.90, 1,421.30 and 1,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.90, 1,421.30 and 1,012.90 is: 1,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.90 : 1,421.30 = 1,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.90/1,421.30 = 1,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.90x = 1,421.30 × 1,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.90x = 1,439,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,634.77/1,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.30

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