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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.36, 1,425.54 and 812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.36, 1,425.54 and 812.32 is: 1,120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.36 : 1,425.54 = 812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.36/1,425.54 = 812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.36x = 1,425.54 × 812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.36x = 1,157,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,994.65/1,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.61

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