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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.51, 1,481.71 and 631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.51, 1,481.71 and 631.71 is: 871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.51 : 1,481.71 = 631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.51/1,481.71 = 631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.51x = 1,481.71 × 631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.51x = 936,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,009.44/1,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.92

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