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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.29, 1,423.11 and 611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.29, 1,423.11 and 611.68 is: 844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.29 : 1,423.11 = 611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.29/1,423.11 = 611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.29x = 1,423.11 × 611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.29x = 870,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,485.90/1,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.08

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