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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.06, 1,418.46 and 1,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.06, 1,418.46 and 1,012.46 is: 1,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.06 : 1,418.46 = 1,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.06/1,418.46 = 1,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.06x = 1,418.46 × 1,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.06x = 1,436,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,128.95/1,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.83

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