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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.57, 1,424.70 and 584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.57, 1,424.70 and 584.45 is: 806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.57 : 1,424.70 = 584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.57/1,424.70 = 584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.57x = 1,424.70 × 584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.57x = 832,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,665.92/1,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.40

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