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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.95, 1,542.56 and 612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.95, 1,542.56 and 612.95 is: 917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.95 : 1,542.56 = 612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.95/1,542.56 = 612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.95x = 1,542.56 × 612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.95x = 945,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,501.37/1,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.12

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