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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.73, 1,423.79 and 612.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.73, 1,423.79 and 612.07 is: 844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.73 : 1,423.79 = 612.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.73/1,423.79 = 612.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.73x = 1,423.79 × 612.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.73x = 871,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,459.15/1,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.66

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