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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,423.32 and 638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,423.32 and 638.76 is: 881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,423.32 = 638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,423.32 = 638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,423.32 × 638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 909,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,159.88/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.69

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