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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.76, 1,430.88 and 743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.76, 1,430.88 and 743.04 is: 1,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.76 : 1,430.88 = 743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.76/1,430.88 = 743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.76x = 1,430.88 × 743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.76x = 1,063,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,201.08/1,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.52

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