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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,436.40 and 1,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,436.40 and 1,008.48 is: 1,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,436.40 = 1,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,436.40 = 1,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,436.40 × 1,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 1,448,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,580.67/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.85

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