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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.93, 1,422.77 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.93, 1,422.77 and 637.88 is: 880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.93 : 1,422.77 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.93/1,422.77 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.93x = 1,422.77 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.93x = 907,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,546.22/1,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.32

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