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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.31, 1,562.70 and 631.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.31, 1,562.70 and 631.35 is: 946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.31 : 1,562.70 = 631.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.31/1,562.70 = 631.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.31x = 1,562.70 × 631.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.31x = 986,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,610.65/1,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.56

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