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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.93, 1,423.56 and 633.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.93, 1,423.56 and 633.45 is: 873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.93 : 1,423.56 = 633.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.93/1,423.56 = 633.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.93x = 1,423.56 × 633.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.93x = 901,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,754.08/1,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.85

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