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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,422.42 and 637.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,422.42 and 637.86 is: 880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,422.42 = 637.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,422.42 = 637.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,422.42 × 637.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 907,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,304.82/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.62

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