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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.76, 1,426.98 and 835.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.76, 1,426.98 and 835.93 is: 1,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.76 : 1,426.98 = 835.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.76/1,426.98 = 835.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.76x = 1,426.98 × 835.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.76x = 1,192,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,855.39/1,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.02

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