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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.03, 1,433.33 and 789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.03, 1,433.33 and 789.92 is: 1,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.03 : 1,433.33 = 789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.03/1,433.33 = 789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.03x = 1,433.33 × 789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.03x = 1,132,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,213.25/1,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.69

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