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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.56, 1,425.12 and 944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.56, 1,425.12 and 944.72 is: 1,303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.56 : 1,425.12 = 944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.56/1,425.12 = 944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.56x = 1,425.12 × 944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.56x = 1,346,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,339.37/1,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.88

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