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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.22, 1,423.16 and 638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.22, 1,423.16 and 638.47 is: 881.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.22 : 1,423.16 = 638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.22/1,423.16 = 638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.22x = 1,423.16 × 638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.22x = 908,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,644.97/1,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.14

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