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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.36, 1,438.14 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.36, 1,438.14 and 731.32 is: 1,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.36 : 1,438.14 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.36/1,438.14 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.36x = 1,438.14 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.36x = 1,051,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,740.54/1,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.00

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