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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.80, 1,431.90 and 759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.80, 1,431.90 and 759.05 is: 1,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.80 : 1,431.90 = 759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.80/1,431.90 = 759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.80x = 1,431.90 × 759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.80x = 1,086,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,883.70/1,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.29

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