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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.90, 1,432.41 and 775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.90, 1,432.41 and 775.46 is: 1,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.90 : 1,432.41 = 775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.90/1,432.41 = 775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.90x = 1,432.41 × 775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.90x = 1,110,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,777.33/1,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.21

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