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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.58, 1,422.21 and 616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.58, 1,422.21 and 616.50 is: 850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.58 : 1,422.21 = 616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.58/1,422.21 = 616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.58x = 1,422.21 × 616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.58x = 876,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,792.47/1,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.78

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