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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.02, 1,422.72 and 611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.02, 1,422.72 and 611.33 is: 843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.02 : 1,422.72 = 611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.02/1,422.72 = 611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.02x = 1,422.72 × 611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.02x = 869,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,754.97/1,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.59

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