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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.03, 1,428.42 and 756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.03, 1,428.42 and 756.04 is: 1,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.03 : 1,428.42 = 756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.03/1,428.42 = 756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.03x = 1,428.42 × 756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.03x = 1,079,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,942.66/1,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.39

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