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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,424.18 and 875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,424.18 and 875.21 is: 1,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,424.18 = 875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,424.18 = 875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,424.18 × 875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 1,246,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,451.64/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.45

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