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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.08, 1,421.50 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.08, 1,421.50 and 581.92 is: 803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.08 : 1,421.50 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.08/1,421.50 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.08x = 1,421.50 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.08x = 827,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,199.28/1,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.04

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