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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.09, 1,429.56 and 756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.09, 1,429.56 and 756.47 is: 1,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.09 : 1,429.56 = 756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.09/1,429.56 = 756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.09x = 1,429.56 × 756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.09x = 1,081,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,422.83/1,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.76

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