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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.42, 1,412.40 and 630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.42, 1,412.40 and 630.24 is: 869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.42 : 1,412.40 = 630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.42/1,412.40 = 630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.42x = 1,412.40 × 630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.42x = 890,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,150.98/1,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.78

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