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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.05, 1,424.63 and 783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.05, 1,424.63 and 783.35 is: 1,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.05 : 1,424.63 = 783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.05/1,424.63 = 783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.05x = 1,424.63 × 783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.05x = 1,115,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,979.99/1,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.32

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