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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.26, 1,424.72 and 612.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.26, 1,424.72 and 612.85 is: 845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.26 : 1,424.72 = 612.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.26/1,424.72 = 612.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.26x = 1,424.72 × 612.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.26x = 873,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,139.65/1,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.85

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