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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.62, 1,426.07 and 884.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.62, 1,426.07 and 884.39 is: 1,221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.62 : 1,426.07 = 884.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.62/1,426.07 = 884.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.62x = 1,426.07 × 884.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.62x = 1,261,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,197.13/1,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.36

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