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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.98, 1,707.18 and 932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.98, 1,707.18 and 932.04 is: 1,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.98 : 1,707.18 = 932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.98/1,707.18 = 932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.98x = 1,707.18 × 932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.98x = 1,591,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,160.05/1,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.40

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