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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.80, 1,433.72 and 789.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.80, 1,433.72 and 789.72 is: 1,089.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.80 : 1,433.72 = 789.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.80/1,433.72 = 789.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.80x = 1,433.72 × 789.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.80x = 1,132,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,237.36/1,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.95

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