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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.02, 1,412.64 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.02, 1,412.64 and 631.26 is: 870.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.02 : 1,412.64 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.02/1,412.64 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.02x = 1,412.64 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.02x = 891,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,743.13/1,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.83

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