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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.29, 1,424.23 and 612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.29, 1,424.23 and 612.71 is: 845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.29 : 1,424.23 = 612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.29/1,424.23 = 612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.29x = 1,424.23 × 612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.29x = 872,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,641.99/1,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.34

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