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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.81, 1,442.42 and 765.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.81, 1,442.42 and 765.95 is: 1,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.81 : 1,442.42 = 765.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.81/1,442.42 = 765.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.81x = 1,442.42 × 765.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.81x = 1,104,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,813.43/1,045.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.42

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