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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.63, 1,424.46 and 678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.63, 1,424.46 and 678.62 is: 936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.63 : 1,424.46 = 678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.63/1,424.46 = 678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.63x = 1,424.46 × 678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.63x = 966,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,659.92/1,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.11

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