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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.14, 1,481.18 and 631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.14, 1,481.18 and 631.18 is: 871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.14 : 1,481.18 = 631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.14/1,481.18 = 631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.14x = 1,481.18 × 631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.14x = 934,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,891.19/1,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.17

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