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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.84, 1,413.05 and 630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.84, 1,413.05 and 630.99 is: 870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.84 : 1,413.05 = 630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.84/1,413.05 = 630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.84x = 1,413.05 × 630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.84x = 891,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,617.26/1,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.86

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