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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.28, 1,425.36 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.28, 1,425.36 and 639.52 is: 883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.28 : 1,425.36 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.28/1,425.36 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.28x = 1,425.36 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.28x = 911,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,546.23/1,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.04

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