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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.32, 1,434.96 and 729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.32, 1,434.96 and 729.28 is: 1,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.32 : 1,434.96 = 729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.32/1,434.96 = 729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.32x = 1,434.96 × 729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.32x = 1,046,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,487.63/1,040.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.93

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