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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,423.53 and 783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,423.53 and 783.06 is: 1,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032 : 1,423.53 = 783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032/1,423.53 = 783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032x = 1,423.53 × 783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032x = 1,114,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,709.40/1,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.14

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