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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.28, 1,422.66 and 751.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.28, 1,422.66 and 751.38 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.28 : 1,422.66 = 751.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.28/1,422.66 = 751.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.28x = 1,422.66 × 751.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.28x = 1,068,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,958.27/1,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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