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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.32, 1,424.53 and 612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.32, 1,424.53 and 612.65 is: 845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.32 : 1,424.53 = 612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.32/1,424.53 = 612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.32x = 1,424.53 × 612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.32x = 872,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,738.30/1,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.41

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