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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.94, 1,564.02 and 770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.94, 1,564.02 and 770.92 is: 1,153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.94 : 1,564.02 = 770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.94/1,564.02 = 770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.94x = 1,564.02 × 770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.94x = 1,205,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,734.30/1,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.88

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