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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.10, 1,532.73 and 631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.10, 1,532.73 and 631.53 is: 947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.10 : 1,532.73 = 631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.10/1,532.73 = 631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.10x = 1,532.73 × 631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.10x = 967,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,963.79/1,022.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.03

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