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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.34, 1,425.90 and 771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.34, 1,425.90 and 771.52 is: 1,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.34 : 1,425.90 = 771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.34/1,425.90 = 771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.34x = 1,425.90 × 771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.34x = 1,100,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,110.37/1,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.65

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