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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.34, 1,423.82 and 752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.34, 1,423.82 and 752.19 is: 1,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.34 : 1,423.82 = 752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.34/1,423.82 = 752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.34x = 1,423.82 × 752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.34x = 1,070,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,983.17/1,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.44

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