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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.29, 1,413.18 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.29, 1,413.18 and 631.26 is: 870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.29 : 1,413.18 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.29/1,413.18 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.29x = 1,413.18 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.29x = 892,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,084.01/1,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.93

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