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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.40, 1,424.28 and 682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.40, 1,424.28 and 682.48 is: 941.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.40 : 1,424.28 = 682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.40/1,424.28 = 682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.40x = 1,424.28 × 682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.40x = 972,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,042.61/1,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.54

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