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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.97, 1,481.94 and 631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.97, 1,481.94 and 631.85 is: 871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.97 : 1,481.94 = 631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.97/1,481.94 = 631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.97x = 1,481.94 × 631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.97x = 936,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,356.38/1,073.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.86

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