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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.84, 1,439.64 and 991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.84, 1,439.64 and 991.23 is: 1,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.84 : 1,439.64 = 991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.84/1,439.64 = 991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.84x = 1,439.64 × 991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.84x = 1,427,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,014.36/1,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.71

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