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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.26, 1,412.37 and 729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.26, 1,412.37 and 729.42 is: 1,005.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.26 : 1,412.37 = 729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.26/1,412.37 = 729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.26x = 1,412.37 × 729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.26x = 1,030,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,210.93/1,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.81

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