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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.74, 1,423.53 and 611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.74, 1,423.53 and 611.91 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.74 : 1,423.53 = 611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.74/1,423.53 = 611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.74x = 1,423.53 × 611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.74x = 871,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,072.24/1,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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