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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.24, 2,339.30 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.24, 2,339.30 and 1,032 is: 1,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.24 : 2,339.30 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.24/2,339.30 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.24x = 2,339.30 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.24x = 2,414,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,152.44/1,695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.08

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