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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.54, 1,422.94 and 1,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.54, 1,422.94 and 1,013.56 is: 1,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.54 : 1,422.94 = 1,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.54/1,422.94 = 1,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.54x = 1,422.94 × 1,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.54x = 1,442,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,237.36/1,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.78

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