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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.64, 1,434.54 and 1,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.64, 1,434.54 and 1,018.96 is: 1,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.64 : 1,434.54 = 1,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.64/1,434.54 = 1,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.64x = 1,434.54 × 1,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.64x = 1,461,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,739.11/1,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.31

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