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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.62, 1,433.15 and 757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.62, 1,433.15 and 757.40 is: 1,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.62 : 1,433.15 = 757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.62/1,433.15 = 757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.62x = 1,433.15 × 757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.62x = 1,085,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,473.29/1,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.12

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