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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.06, 1,423.17 and 717.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.06, 1,423.17 and 717.69 is: 989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.06 : 1,423.17 = 717.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.06/1,423.17 = 717.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.06x = 1,423.17 × 717.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.06x = 1,021,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,394.88/1,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.67

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