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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.21, 1,436.27 and 746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.21, 1,436.27 and 746.55 is: 1,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.21 : 1,436.27 = 746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.21/1,436.27 = 746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.21x = 1,436.27 × 746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.21x = 1,072,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,243.64/1,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.81

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