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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,421.88 and 582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,421.88 and 582.28 is: 803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,421.88 = 582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,421.88 = 582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,421.88 × 582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 827,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,932.29/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.58

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