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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.18, 1,422.99 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.18, 1,422.99 and 736.94 is: 1,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.18 : 1,422.99 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.18/1,422.99 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.18x = 1,422.99 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.18x = 1,048,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,651.14/1,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.95

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