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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.31, 1,436.22 and 761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.31, 1,436.22 and 761.46 is: 1,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.31 : 1,436.22 = 761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.31/1,436.22 = 761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.31x = 1,436.22 × 761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.31x = 1,093,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,624.08/1,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.24

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