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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.03, 1,417.38 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.03, 1,417.38 and 748.04 is: 1,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.03 : 1,417.38 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.03/1,417.38 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.03x = 1,417.38 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.03x = 1,060,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,256.94/1,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.35

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