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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.04, 1,422.18 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.04, 1,422.18 and 638.28 is: 880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.04 : 1,422.18 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.04/1,422.18 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.04x = 1,422.18 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.04x = 907,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,749.05/1,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.42

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