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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.31, 1,412.60 and 624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.31, 1,412.60 and 624.97 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.31 : 1,412.60 = 624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.31/1,412.60 = 624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.31x = 1,412.60 × 624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.31x = 882,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,832.62/1,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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