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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.70, 1,546.05 and 739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.70, 1,546.05 and 739.10 is: 1,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.70 : 1,546.05 = 739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.70/1,546.05 = 739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.70x = 1,546.05 × 739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.70x = 1,142,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,685.56/1,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.65

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