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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.38, 1,423.77 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.38, 1,423.77 and 805.32 is: 1,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.38 : 1,423.77 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.38/1,423.77 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.38x = 1,423.77 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.38x = 1,146,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,579.31/1,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.62

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