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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.31, 1,413.99 and 631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.31, 1,413.99 and 631.60 is: 871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.31 : 1,413.99 = 631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.31/1,413.99 = 631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.31x = 1,413.99 × 631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.31x = 893,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,072.55/1,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.88

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