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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,438.83 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,438.83 and 711.18 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,438.83 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,438.83 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,438.83 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 1,023,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,267.12/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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