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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.51, 1,424.40 and 612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.51, 1,424.40 and 612.88 is: 845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.51 : 1,424.40 = 612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.51/1,424.40 = 612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.51x = 1,424.40 × 612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.51x = 872,978.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,978.76/1,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.49

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