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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.31, 1,423.23 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.31, 1,423.23 and 633.20 is: 873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.31 : 1,423.23 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.31/1,423.23 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.31x = 1,423.23 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.31x = 901,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,179.75/1,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.82

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