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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,424.16 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,424.16 and 618.08 is: 852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032 : 1,424.16 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032/1,424.16 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032x = 1,424.16 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032x = 880,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,244.81/1,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.95

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