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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.73, 1,426.05 and 753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.73, 1,426.05 and 753.36 is: 1,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.73 : 1,426.05 = 753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.73/1,426.05 = 753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.73x = 1,426.05 × 753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.73x = 1,074,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,329.03/1,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.28

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