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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.36, 1,424.61 and 612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.36, 1,424.61 and 612.73 is: 845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.36 : 1,424.61 = 612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.36/1,424.61 = 612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.36x = 1,424.61 × 612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.36x = 872,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,905.74/1,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.54

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