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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.32, 1,715.84 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.32, 1,715.84 and 632.32 is: 948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.32 : 1,715.84 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.32/1,715.84 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.32x = 1,715.84 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.32x = 1,084,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,959.95/1,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.13

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