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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.44, 1,408.32 and 744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.44, 1,408.32 and 744.96 is: 1,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.44 : 1,408.32 = 744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.44/1,408.32 = 744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.44x = 1,408.32 × 744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.44x = 1,049,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,142.07/1,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.12

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