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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.74, 1,433.83 and 803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.74, 1,433.83 and 803.31 is: 1,107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.74 : 1,433.83 = 803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.74/1,433.83 = 803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.74x = 1,433.83 × 803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.74x = 1,151,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,809.98/1,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.79

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