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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.58, 1,421.51 and 736.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.58, 1,421.51 and 736.21 is: 1,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.58 : 1,421.51 = 736.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.58/1,421.51 = 736.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.58x = 1,421.51 × 736.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.58x = 1,046,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,529.88/1,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.48

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