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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.93, 1,430.64 and 758.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.93, 1,430.64 and 758.21 is: 1,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.93 : 1,430.64 = 758.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.93/1,430.64 = 758.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.93x = 1,430.64 × 758.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.93x = 1,084,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,718.40/1,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.08

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