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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,429.20 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,429.20 and 741.44 is: 1,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,429.20 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,429.20 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,429.20 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 1,059,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,666.05/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.16

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