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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.51, 1,413.75 and 631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.51, 1,413.75 and 631.54 is: 871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.51 : 1,413.75 = 631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.51/1,413.75 = 631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.51x = 1,413.75 × 631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.51x = 892,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,838.10/1,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.48

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