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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.40, 1,425.60 and 753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.40, 1,425.60 and 753.20 is: 1,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.40 : 1,425.60 = 753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.40/1,425.60 = 753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.40x = 1,425.60 × 753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.40x = 1,073,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,761.92/1,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.06

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