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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.05, 1,883.08 and 1,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.05, 1,883.08 and 1,030.39 is: 1,538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.05 : 1,883.08 = 1,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.05/1,883.08 = 1,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.05x = 1,883.08 × 1,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.05x = 1,940,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,306.80/1,261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.64

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