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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.15, 1,423.60 and 658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.15, 1,423.60 and 658.71 is: 909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.15 : 1,423.60 = 658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.15/1,423.60 = 658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.15x = 1,423.60 × 658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.15x = 937,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,737.91/1,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.41

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