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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.97, 1,439.82 and 806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.97, 1,439.82 and 806.39 is: 1,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.97 : 1,439.82 = 806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.97/1,439.82 = 806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.97x = 1,439.82 × 806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.97x = 1,161,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,056.45/1,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.22

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