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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.43, 1,425.44 and 701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.43, 1,425.44 and 701.34 is: 968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.43 : 1,425.44 = 701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.43/1,425.44 = 701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.43x = 1,425.44 × 701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.43x = 999,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,719.84/1,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.32

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