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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.78, 1,429.82 and 740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.78, 1,429.82 and 740.53 is: 1,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.78 : 1,429.82 = 740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.78/1,429.82 = 740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.78x = 1,429.82 × 740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.78x = 1,058,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,824.60/1,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.25

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