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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.97, 1,435.71 and 746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.97, 1,435.71 and 746.13 is: 1,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.97 : 1,435.71 = 746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.97/1,435.71 = 746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.97x = 1,435.71 × 746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.97x = 1,071,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,226.30/1,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.07

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