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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.70, 1,424.02 and 638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.70, 1,424.02 and 638.50 is: 881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.70 : 1,424.02 = 638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.70/1,424.02 = 638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.70x = 1,424.02 × 638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.70x = 909,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,236.77/1,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.30

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