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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.06, 2,002.32 and 1,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.06, 2,002.32 and 1,032.48 is: 1,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.06 : 2,002.32 = 1,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.06/2,002.32 = 1,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.06x = 2,002.32 × 1,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.06x = 2,067,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,355.35/1,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.74

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