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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.72, 1,423.44 and 1,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.72, 1,423.44 and 1,005.36 is: 1,385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.72 : 1,423.44 = 1,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.72/1,423.44 = 1,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.72x = 1,423.44 × 1,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.72x = 1,431,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,069.64/1,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.73

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