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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.95, 1,441.98 and 765.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.95, 1,441.98 and 765.69 is: 1,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.95 : 1,441.98 = 765.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.95/1,441.98 = 765.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.95x = 1,441.98 × 765.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.95x = 1,104,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,109.67/1,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.60

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