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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.22, 1,421.78 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.22, 1,421.78 and 637.47 is: 879.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.22 : 1,421.78 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.22/1,421.78 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.22x = 1,421.78 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.22x = 906,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,340.70/1,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.76

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