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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.46, 1,425.05 and 639.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.46, 1,425.05 and 639.25 is: 882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.46 : 1,425.05 = 639.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.46/1,425.05 = 639.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.46x = 1,425.05 × 639.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.46x = 910,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,957.69/1,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.32

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