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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.23, 1,423.98 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.23, 1,423.98 and 751.86 is: 1,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.23 : 1,423.98 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.23/1,423.98 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.23x = 1,423.98 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.23x = 1,070,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,633.60/1,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.21

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