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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.56, 1,423.45 and 611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.56, 1,423.45 and 611.93 is: 844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.56 : 1,423.45 = 611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.56/1,423.45 = 611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.56x = 1,423.45 × 611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.56x = 871,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,051.76/1,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.40

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