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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.02, 1,413.22 and 631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.02, 1,413.22 and 631 is: 870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.02 : 1,413.22 = 631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.02/1,413.22 = 631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.02x = 1,413.22 × 631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.02x = 891,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,741.82/1,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.82

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