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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.81, 1,425.33 and 659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.81, 1,425.33 and 659.49 is: 910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.81 : 1,425.33 = 659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.81/1,425.33 = 659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.81x = 1,425.33 × 659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.81x = 939,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,990.88/1,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.13

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