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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.08, 1,434.12 and 775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.08, 1,434.12 and 775.64 is: 1,071.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.08 : 1,434.12 = 775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.08/1,434.12 = 775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.08x = 1,434.12 × 775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.08x = 1,112,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,360.84/1,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.56

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