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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.41, 1,421.31 and 657.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.41, 1,421.31 and 657.25 is: 906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.41 : 1,421.31 = 657.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.41/1,421.31 = 657.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.41x = 1,421.31 × 657.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.41x = 934,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,156.00/1,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.59

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