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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.37, 1,438.34 and 761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.37, 1,438.34 and 761.15 is: 1,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.37 : 1,438.34 = 761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.37/1,438.34 = 761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.37x = 1,438.34 × 761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.37x = 1,094,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,792.28/1,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.30

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