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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.67, 1,882.51 and 1,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.67, 1,882.51 and 1,030.02 is: 1,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.67 : 1,882.51 = 1,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.67/1,882.51 = 1,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.67x = 1,882.51 × 1,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.67x = 1,939,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,018.24/1,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.08

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