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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.41, 1,422.36 and 764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.41, 1,422.36 and 764.42 is: 1,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.41 : 1,422.36 = 764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.41/1,422.36 = 764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.41x = 1,422.36 × 764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.41x = 1,087,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,273.32/1,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.19

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