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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.12, 1,436.70 and 746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.12, 1,436.70 and 746.88 is: 1,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.12 : 1,436.70 = 746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.12/1,436.70 = 746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.12x = 1,436.70 × 746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.12x = 1,073,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,042.50/1,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.67

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