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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.72, 1,551.96 and 710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.72, 1,551.96 and 710.16 is: 1,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.72 : 1,551.96 = 710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.72/1,551.96 = 710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.72x = 1,551.96 × 710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.72x = 1,102,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,139.91/1,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.22

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