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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.81, 1,386.68 and 631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.81, 1,386.68 and 631.64 is: 871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.81 : 1,386.68 = 631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.81/1,386.68 = 631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.81x = 1,386.68 × 631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.81x = 875,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,882.86/1,004.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.69

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