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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.61, 1,423.30 and 700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.61, 1,423.30 and 700.37 is: 966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.61 : 1,423.30 = 700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.61/1,423.30 = 700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.61x = 1,423.30 × 700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.61x = 996,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,829.50/1,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.29

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