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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.45, 1,421.99 and 631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.45, 1,421.99 and 631.97 is: 872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.45 : 1,421.99 = 631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.45/1,421.99 = 631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.45x = 1,421.99 × 631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.45x = 898,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,655.02/1,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.10

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