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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.23, 1,542.24 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.23, 1,542.24 and 663.93 is: 993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.23 : 1,542.24 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.23/1,542.24 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.23x = 1,542.24 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.23x = 1,023,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,939.40/1,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.89

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