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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.88, 1,444.26 and 767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.88, 1,444.26 and 767.71 is: 1,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.88 : 1,444.26 = 767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.88/1,444.26 = 767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.88x = 1,444.26 × 767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.88x = 1,108,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,772.84/1,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.11

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