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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.08, 1,481.21 and 631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.08, 1,481.21 and 631.11 is: 871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.08 : 1,481.21 = 631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.08/1,481.21 = 631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.08x = 1,481.21 × 631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.08x = 934,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,806.44/1,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.14

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