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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.35, 1,412.35 and 624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.35, 1,412.35 and 624.93 is: 862.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.35 : 1,412.35 = 624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.35/1,412.35 = 624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.35x = 1,412.35 × 624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.35x = 882,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,614.39/1,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.48

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