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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,431.68 and 935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,431.68 and 935.68 is: 1,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,431.68 = 935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,431.68 = 935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,431.68 × 935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 1,339,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,594.34/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.45

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