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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.36, 1,412.28 and 740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.36, 1,412.28 and 740.40 is: 1,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.36 : 1,412.28 = 740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.36/1,412.28 = 740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.36x = 1,412.28 × 740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.36x = 1,045,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,652.11/1,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.78

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