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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,392.12 and 832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,392.12 and 832.32 is: 1,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,392.12 = 832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,392.12 = 832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,392.12 × 832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 1,158,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,689.32/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.63

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