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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.27, 1,481.06 and 631.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.27, 1,481.06 and 631.15 is: 870.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.27 : 1,481.06 = 631.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.27/1,481.06 = 631.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.27x = 1,481.06 × 631.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.27x = 934,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,771.02/1,073.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.96

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