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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.20, 1,430.20 and 638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.20, 1,430.20 and 638.12 is: 880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.20 : 1,430.20 = 638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.20/1,430.20 = 638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.20x = 1,430.20 × 638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.20x = 912,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,639.22/1,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.76

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