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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.92, 1,423.29 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.92, 1,423.29 and 677.40 is: 935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.92 : 1,423.29 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.92/1,423.29 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.92x = 1,423.29 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.92x = 964,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,136.65/1,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.22

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