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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.84, 1,431.88 and 744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.84, 1,431.88 and 744.59 is: 1,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.84 : 1,431.88 = 744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.84/1,431.88 = 744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.84x = 1,431.88 × 744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.84x = 1,066,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,165.25/1,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.32

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