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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.56, 1,423.40 and 753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.56, 1,423.40 and 753.11 is: 1,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.56 : 1,423.40 = 753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.56/1,423.40 = 753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.56x = 1,423.40 × 753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.56x = 1,071,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,965.89/1,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.17

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