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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.08, 1,434.44 and 937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.08, 1,434.44 and 937.68 is: 1,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.08 : 1,434.44 = 937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.08/1,434.44 = 937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.08x = 1,434.44 × 937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.08x = 1,345,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,045.70/1,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.21

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