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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.97, 1,414.05 and 631.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.97, 1,414.05 and 631.31 is: 870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.97 : 1,414.05 = 631.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.97/1,414.05 = 631.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.97x = 1,414.05 × 631.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.97x = 892,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,696.24/1,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.95

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