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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.49, 1,385.97 and 631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.49, 1,385.97 and 631.34 is: 871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.49 : 1,385.97 = 631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.49/1,385.97 = 631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.49x = 1,385.97 × 631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.49x = 875,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,014.20/1,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.10

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