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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.90, 1,817.40 and 1,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.90, 1,817.40 and 1,030.70 is: 1,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.90 : 1,817.40 = 1,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.90/1,817.40 = 1,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.90x = 1,817.40 × 1,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.90x = 1,873,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,194.18/1,208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.50

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