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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.46, 1,423.62 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.46, 1,423.62 and 633.48 is: 874.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.46 : 1,423.62 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.46/1,423.62 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.46x = 1,423.62 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.46x = 901,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,834.80/1,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.33

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