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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.96, 1,438.41 and 821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.96, 1,438.41 and 821.56 is: 1,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.96 : 1,438.41 = 821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.96/1,438.41 = 821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.96x = 1,438.41 × 821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.96x = 1,181,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,740.12/1,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.06

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