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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.56, 1,437.57 and 832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.56, 1,437.57 and 832.04 is: 1,148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.56 : 1,437.57 = 832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.56/1,437.57 = 832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.56x = 1,437.57 × 832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.56x = 1,196,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,115.74/1,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.39

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