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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.32, 1,433.40 and 727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.32, 1,433.40 and 727.28 is: 1,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.32 : 1,433.40 = 727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.32/1,433.40 = 727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.32x = 1,433.40 × 727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.32x = 1,042,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,483.15/1,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.01

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