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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.55, 1,421.89 and 658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.55, 1,421.89 and 658.06 is: 907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.55 : 1,421.89 = 658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.55/1,421.89 = 658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.55x = 1,421.89 × 658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.55x = 935,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,683.73/1,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.95

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