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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.42, 1,545.78 and 640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.42, 1,545.78 and 640.10 is: 960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.42 : 1,545.78 = 640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.42/1,545.78 = 640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.42x = 1,545.78 × 640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.42x = 989,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,460.04/1,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.25

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