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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.32, 1,782.92 and 1,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.32, 1,782.92 and 1,030.48 is: 1,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.32 : 1,782.92 = 1,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.32/1,782.92 = 1,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.32x = 1,782.92 × 1,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.32x = 1,837,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,263.40/1,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.88

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