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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.98, 1,430.52 and 756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.98, 1,430.52 and 756.74 is: 1,043.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.98 : 1,430.52 = 756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.98/1,430.52 = 756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.98x = 1,430.52 × 756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.98x = 1,082,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,531.70/1,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.93

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