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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.65, 1,435.23 and 746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.65, 1,435.23 and 746.40 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.65 : 1,435.23 = 746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.65/1,435.23 = 746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.65x = 1,435.23 × 746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.65x = 1,071,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,255.67/1,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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