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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.38, 1,421.73 and 637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.38, 1,421.73 and 637.50 is: 879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.38 : 1,421.73 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.38/1,421.73 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.38x = 1,421.73 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.38x = 906,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,352.88/1,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.63

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