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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.50, 1,420.26 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.50, 1,420.26 and 750.24 is: 1,034.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.50 : 1,420.26 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.50/1,420.26 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.50x = 1,420.26 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.50x = 1,065,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,535.86/1,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.00

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