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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.42, 1,486.49 and 1,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.42, 1,486.49 and 1,030.21 is: 1,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.42 : 1,486.49 = 1,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.42/1,486.49 = 1,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.42x = 1,486.49 × 1,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.42x = 1,531,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,388.00/1,079.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.72

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