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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,430.70 and 755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,430.70 and 755.11 is: 1,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,430.70 = 755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,430.70 = 755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,430.70 × 755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 1,080,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,335.88/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.43

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