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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.39, 1,432.23 and 771.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.39, 1,432.23 and 771.23 is: 1,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.39 : 1,432.23 = 771.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.39/1,432.23 = 771.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.39x = 1,432.23 × 771.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.39x = 1,104,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,578.74/1,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.79

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