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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.16, 1,421.40 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.16, 1,421.40 and 610.65 is: 842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.16 : 1,421.40 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.16/1,421.40 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.16x = 1,421.40 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.16x = 867,977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,977.91/1,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.57

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