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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.76, 1,442.46 and 631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.76, 1,442.46 and 631 is: 871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.76 : 1,442.46 = 631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.76/1,442.46 = 631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.76x = 1,442.46 × 631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.76x = 910,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,192.26/1,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.20

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