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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.43, 1,386.05 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.43, 1,386.05 and 631.29 is: 871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.43 : 1,386.05 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.43/1,386.05 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.43x = 1,386.05 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.43x = 874,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,999.50/1,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.14

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