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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.84, 1,421.30 and 716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.84, 1,421.30 and 716.38 is: 987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.84 : 1,421.30 = 716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.84/1,421.30 = 716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.84x = 1,421.30 × 716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.84x = 1,018,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,189.13/1,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.73

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