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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.26, 1,432.38 and 759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.26, 1,432.38 and 759.04 is: 1,046.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.26 : 1,432.38 = 759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.26/1,432.38 = 759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.26x = 1,432.38 × 759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.26x = 1,087,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,232.98/1,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.16

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