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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.56, 1,435.32 and 1,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.56, 1,435.32 and 1,031.76 is: 1,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.56 : 1,435.32 = 1,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.56/1,435.32 = 1,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.56x = 1,435.32 × 1,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.56x = 1,480,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,905.76/1,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.45

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