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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.38, 1,424.67 and 560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.38, 1,424.67 and 560.26 is: 773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.38 : 1,424.67 = 560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.38/1,424.67 = 560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.38x = 1,424.67 × 560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.38x = 798,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,182.81/1,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.15

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