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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.70, 1,422.64 and 637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.70, 1,422.64 and 637.50 is: 879.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.70 : 1,422.64 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.70/1,422.64 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.70x = 1,422.64 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.70x = 906,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,922.70/1,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.91

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