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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.71, 1,985.65 and 631.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.71, 1,985.65 and 631.03 is: 945.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.71 : 1,985.65 = 631.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.71/1,985.65 = 631.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.71x = 1,985.65 × 631.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.71x = 1,253,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,004.72/1,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.87

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