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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.14, 1,422.96 and 559.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.14, 1,422.96 and 559.03 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.14 : 1,422.96 = 559.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.14/1,422.96 = 559.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.14x = 1,422.96 × 559.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.14x = 795,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,477.33/1,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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