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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,423.80 and 638.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,423.80 and 638.85 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,423.80 = 638.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,423.80 = 638.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,423.80 × 638.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 909,594.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,594.63/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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