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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,421.26 and 779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,421.26 and 779.20 is: 1,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,421.26 = 779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,421.26 = 779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,421.26 × 779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 1,107,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,445.79/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.48

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