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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.70, 1,421.87 and 676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.70, 1,421.87 and 676.48 is: 933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.70 : 1,421.87 = 676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.70/1,421.87 = 676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.70x = 1,421.87 × 676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.70x = 961,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,857.39/1,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.21

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