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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,543.65 and 846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,543.65 and 846.70 is: 1,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,543.65 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,543.65 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,543.65 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 1,307,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,008.46/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.57

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