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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,426.44 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,426.44 and 739.44 is: 1,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.68 : 1,426.44 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.68/1,426.44 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.68x = 1,426.44 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.68x = 1,054,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,766.79/1,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.40

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