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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.57, 1,432.74 and 739.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.57, 1,432.74 and 739.83 is: 1,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.57 : 1,432.74 = 739.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.57/1,432.74 = 739.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.57x = 1,432.74 × 739.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.57x = 1,059,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,988.02/1,038.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.62

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