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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.04, 1,436.87 and 935.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.04, 1,436.87 and 935.93 is: 1,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.04 : 1,436.87 = 935.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.04/1,436.87 = 935.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.04x = 1,436.87 × 935.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.04x = 1,344,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,805.06/1,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.80

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