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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.20, 1,438.08 and 832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.20, 1,438.08 and 832.10 is: 1,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.20 : 1,438.08 = 832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.20/1,438.08 = 832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.20x = 1,438.08 × 832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.20x = 1,196,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,626.37/1,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.28

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