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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.36, 1,436.76 and 730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.36, 1,436.76 and 730.32 is: 1,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.36 : 1,436.76 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.36/1,436.76 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.36x = 1,436.76 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.36x = 1,049,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,294.56/1,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.62

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