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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.50, 1,435.03 and 761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.50, 1,435.03 and 761.44 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.50 : 1,435.03 = 761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.50/1,435.03 = 761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.50x = 1,435.03 × 761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.50x = 1,092,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,683.75/1,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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