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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.43, 1,412.96 and 630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.43, 1,412.96 and 630.99 is: 871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.43 : 1,412.96 = 630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.43/1,412.96 = 630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.43x = 1,412.96 × 630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.43x = 891,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,563.74/1,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.15

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