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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.04, 1,423.56 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.04, 1,423.56 and 639.28 is: 881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.04 : 1,423.56 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.04/1,423.56 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.04x = 1,423.56 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.04x = 910,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,053.44/1,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.80

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