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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.73, 1,434.23 and 745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.73, 1,434.23 and 745.49 is: 1,027.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.73 : 1,434.23 = 745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.73/1,434.23 = 745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.73x = 1,434.23 × 745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.73x = 1,069,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,193.22/1,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.35

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