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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.70, 1,423.93 and 633.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.70, 1,423.93 and 633.59 is: 874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.70 : 1,423.93 = 633.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.70/1,423.93 = 633.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.70x = 1,423.93 × 633.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.70x = 902,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,185.63/1,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.46

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