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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.05, 1,257.83 and 631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.05, 1,257.83 and 631.19 is: 871.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.05 : 1,257.83 = 631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.05/1,257.83 = 631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.05x = 1,257.83 × 631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.05x = 793,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,920.27/911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.43

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