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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.46, 1,430.41 and 742.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.46, 1,430.41 and 742.43 is: 1,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.46 : 1,430.41 = 742.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.46/1,430.41 = 742.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.46x = 1,430.41 × 742.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.46x = 1,061,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,982.41/1,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.62

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