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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.02, 1,421.10 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.02, 1,421.10 and 631.27 is: 870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.02 : 1,421.10 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.02/1,421.10 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.02x = 1,421.10 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.02x = 897,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,087.54/1,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.94

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