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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.64, 1,481.40 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.64, 1,481.40 and 631.44 is: 871.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.64 : 1,481.40 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.64/1,481.40 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.64x = 1,481.40 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.64x = 935,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,415.22/1,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.26

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