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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.81, 1,422.52 and 611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.81, 1,422.52 and 611.37 is: 843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.81 : 1,422.52 = 611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.81/1,422.52 = 611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.81x = 1,422.52 × 611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.81x = 869,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,679.66/1,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.69

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