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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,434.80 and 819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,434.80 and 819.28 is: 1,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,434.80 = 819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,434.80 = 819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,434.80 × 819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 1,175,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,502.94/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.55

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