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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.11, 1,438.74 and 727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.11, 1,438.74 and 727.92 is: 1,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.11 : 1,438.74 = 727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.11/1,438.74 = 727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.11x = 1,438.74 × 727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.11x = 1,047,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,287.62/1,042.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.97

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