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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,542.14 and 633.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,542.14 and 633.98 is: 948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,542.14 = 633.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,542.14 = 633.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,542.14 × 633.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 977,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,675.04/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.58

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