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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.88, 1,439.94 and 734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.88, 1,439.94 and 734.76 is: 1,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.88 : 1,439.94 = 734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.88/1,439.94 = 734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.88x = 1,439.94 × 734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.88x = 1,058,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,010.31/1,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.54

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