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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.26, 1,430.82 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.26, 1,430.82 and 743.01 is: 1,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.26 : 1,430.82 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.26/1,430.82 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.26x = 1,430.82 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.26x = 1,063,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,113.57/1,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.94

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