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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.24, 1,481.07 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.24, 1,481.07 and 631.14 is: 870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.24 : 1,481.07 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.24/1,481.07 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.24x = 1,481.07 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.24x = 934,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,760.94/1,073.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.97

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