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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.20, 1,423.66 and 717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.20, 1,423.66 and 717.46 is: 989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.20 : 1,423.66 = 717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.20/1,423.66 = 717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.20x = 1,423.66 × 717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.20x = 1,021,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,419.10/1,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.56

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