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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.08, 1,420.02 and 636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.08, 1,420.02 and 636.42 is: 877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.08 : 1,420.02 = 636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.08/1,420.02 = 636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.08x = 1,420.02 × 636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.08x = 903,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,729.13/1,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.34

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