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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.91, 1,429.76 and 756.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.91, 1,429.76 and 756.65 is: 1,043.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.91 : 1,429.76 = 756.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.91/1,429.76 = 756.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.91x = 1,429.76 × 756.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.91x = 1,081,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,827.90/1,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.32

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