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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.81, 1,562.60 and 631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.81, 1,562.60 and 631.70 is: 945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.81 : 1,562.60 = 631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.81/1,562.60 = 631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.81x = 1,562.60 × 631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.81x = 987,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,099.91/1,043.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.67

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