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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.56, 1,423.87 and 718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.56, 1,423.87 and 718.18 is: 990.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.56 : 1,423.87 = 718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.56/1,423.87 = 718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.56x = 1,423.87 × 718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.56x = 1,022,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,594.96/1,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.35

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