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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.62, 1,785.66 and 1,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.62, 1,785.66 and 1,030.30 is: 1,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.62 : 1,785.66 = 1,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.62/1,785.66 = 1,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.62x = 1,785.66 × 1,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.62x = 1,839,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,765.50/1,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.28

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