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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.80, 1,424.70 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.80, 1,424.70 and 682.88 is: 942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.80 : 1,424.70 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.80/1,424.70 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.80x = 1,424.70 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.80x = 972,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,892.01/1,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.00

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