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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.15, 1,437.65 and 991.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.15, 1,437.65 and 991.95 is: 1,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.15 : 1,437.65 = 991.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.15/1,437.65 = 991.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.15x = 1,437.65 × 991.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.15x = 1,426,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,070.29/1,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.70

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