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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.93, 1,422.18 and 632.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.93, 1,422.18 and 632.45 is: 872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.93 : 1,422.18 = 632.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.93/1,422.18 = 632.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.93x = 1,422.18 × 632.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.93x = 899,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,461.30/1,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.48

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