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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.18, 1,424.60 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.18, 1,424.60 and 659.28 is: 909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.18 : 1,424.60 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.18/1,424.60 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.18x = 1,424.60 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.18x = 939,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,210.29/1,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.93

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