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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.54, 1,422.22 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.54, 1,422.22 and 582.26 is: 803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.54 : 1,422.22 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.54/1,422.22 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.54x = 1,422.22 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.54x = 828,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,093.78/1,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.55

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