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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.35, 1,663.39 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.35, 1,663.39 and 1,032 is: 1,540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.35 : 1,663.39 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.35/1,663.39 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.35x = 1,663.39 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.35x = 1,716,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,618.48/1,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.47

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