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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.64, 1,421.92 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.64, 1,421.92 and 611.12 is: 843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.64 : 1,421.92 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.64/1,421.92 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.64x = 1,421.92 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.64x = 868,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,963.75/1,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.13

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