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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.58, 1,423.85 and 638.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.58, 1,423.85 and 638.37 is: 881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.58 : 1,423.85 = 638.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.58/1,423.85 = 638.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.58x = 1,423.85 × 638.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.58x = 908,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,939.93/1,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.11

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