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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.40, 1,425.72 and 738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.40, 1,425.72 and 738.16 is: 1,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.40 : 1,425.72 = 738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.40/1,425.72 = 738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.40x = 1,425.72 × 738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.40x = 1,052,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,402.35/1,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.39

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