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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.89, 1,426.37 and 765.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.89, 1,426.37 and 765.35 is: 1,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.89 : 1,426.37 = 765.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.89/1,426.37 = 765.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.89x = 1,426.37 × 765.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.89x = 1,091,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,665.63/1,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.88

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