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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.50, 1,425.21 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.50, 1,425.21 and 618.50 is: 853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.50 : 1,425.21 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.50/1,425.21 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.50x = 1,425.21 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.50x = 881,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,492.39/1,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.75

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