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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,435.92 and 818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,435.92 and 818.72 is: 1,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,435.92 = 818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,435.92 = 818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,435.92 × 818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 1,175,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,616.42/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.66

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