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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,430.76 and 817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,430.76 and 817.29 is: 1,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,430.76 = 817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,430.76 = 817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,430.76 × 817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 1,169,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,345.84/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.97

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