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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.07, 1,436.82 and 1,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.07, 1,436.82 and 1,006.88 is: 1,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.07 : 1,436.82 = 1,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.07/1,436.82 = 1,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.07x = 1,436.82 × 1,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.07x = 1,446,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,700.29/1,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.63

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