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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.04, 1,439.46 and 764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.04, 1,439.46 and 764.04 is: 1,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.04 : 1,439.46 = 764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.04/1,439.46 = 764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.04x = 1,439.46 × 764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.04x = 1,099,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,805.02/1,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.41

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