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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.52, 1,425.30 and 640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.52, 1,425.30 and 640.12 is: 883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.52 : 1,425.30 = 640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.52/1,425.30 = 640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.52x = 1,425.30 × 640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.52x = 912,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,363.04/1,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.63

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