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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.30, 1,883.44 and 1,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.30, 1,883.44 and 1,030.64 is: 1,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.30 : 1,883.44 = 1,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.30/1,883.44 = 1,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.30x = 1,883.44 × 1,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.30x = 1,941,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,148.60/1,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.01

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