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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.79, 1,425.31 and 634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.79, 1,425.31 and 634.50 is: 875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.79 : 1,425.31 = 634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.79/1,425.31 = 634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.79x = 1,425.31 × 634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.79x = 904,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,359.20/1,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.65

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