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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.91, 1,427 and 754.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.91, 1,427 and 754.65 is: 1,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.91 : 1,427 = 754.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.91/1,427 = 754.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.91x = 1,427 × 754.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.91x = 1,076,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,885.55/1,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.56

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