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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.96, 1,425.80 and 823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.96, 1,425.80 and 823.48 is: 1,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.96 : 1,425.80 = 823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.96/1,425.80 = 823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.96x = 1,425.80 × 823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.96x = 1,174,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,117.78/1,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.65

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