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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.18, 1,421.97 and 610.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.18, 1,421.97 and 610.51 is: 842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.18 : 1,421.97 = 610.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.18/1,421.97 = 610.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.18x = 1,421.97 × 610.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.18x = 868,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,126.90/1,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.69

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