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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.02, 1,423.85 and 633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.02, 1,423.85 and 633.27 is: 873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.02 : 1,423.85 = 633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.02/1,423.85 = 633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.02x = 1,423.85 × 633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.02x = 901,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,681.49/1,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.71

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