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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.45, 1,444.05 and 767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.45, 1,444.05 and 767.19 is: 1,057.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.45 : 1,444.05 = 767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.45/1,444.05 = 767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.45x = 1,444.05 × 767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.45x = 1,107,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,860.72/1,047.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.67

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