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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.15, 1,438.16 and 747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.15, 1,438.16 and 747.90 is: 1,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.15 : 1,438.16 = 747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.15/1,438.16 = 747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.15x = 1,438.16 × 747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.15x = 1,075,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,596.12/1,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.11

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