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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.50, 1,422.90 and 797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.50, 1,422.90 and 797.22 is: 1,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.50 : 1,422.90 = 797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.50/1,422.90 = 797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.50x = 1,422.90 × 797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.50x = 1,134,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,364.34/1,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.79

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