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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.28, 1,433.24 and 774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.28, 1,433.24 and 774.37 is: 1,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.28 : 1,433.24 = 774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.28/1,433.24 = 774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.28x = 1,433.24 × 774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.28x = 1,109,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,863.24/1,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.92

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