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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.12, 1,423.98 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.12, 1,423.98 and 617.88 is: 852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.12 : 1,423.98 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.12/1,423.98 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.12x = 1,423.98 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.12x = 879,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,848.76/1,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.47

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