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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.84, 1,423.84 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.84, 1,423.84 and 606.56 is: 836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.84 : 1,423.84 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.84/1,423.84 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.84x = 1,423.84 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.84x = 863,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,644.39/1,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.99

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