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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.64, 1,435.44 and 872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.64, 1,435.44 and 872.16 is: 1,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.64 : 1,435.44 = 872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.64/1,435.44 = 872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.64x = 1,435.44 × 872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.64x = 1,251,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,933.35/1,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.04

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