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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.76, 1,545.90 and 685.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.76, 1,545.90 and 685.36 is: 1,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.76 : 1,545.90 = 685.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.76/1,545.90 = 685.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.76x = 1,545.90 × 685.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.76x = 1,059,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,498.02/1,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.89

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