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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.60, 1,423.62 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.60, 1,423.62 and 700.44 is: 965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.60 : 1,423.62 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.60/1,423.62 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.60x = 1,423.62 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.60x = 997,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,160.39/1,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.68

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