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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.86, 1,426.52 and 700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.86, 1,426.52 and 700.71 is: 967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.86 : 1,426.52 = 700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.86/1,426.52 = 700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.86x = 1,426.52 × 700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.86x = 999,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,573.33/1,032.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.77

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