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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.30, 1,423.82 and 678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.30, 1,423.82 and 678.42 is: 935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.30 : 1,423.82 = 678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.30/1,423.82 = 678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.30x = 1,423.82 × 678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.30x = 965,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,947.96/1,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.72

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