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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.33, 1,481.55 and 631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.33, 1,481.55 and 631.36 is: 871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.33 : 1,481.55 = 631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.33/1,481.55 = 631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.33x = 1,481.55 × 631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.33x = 935,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,384.00/1,073.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.48

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