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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.91, 1,446.23 and 769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.91, 1,446.23 and 769.04 is: 1,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.91 : 1,446.23 = 769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.91/1,446.23 = 769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.91x = 1,446.23 × 769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.91x = 1,112,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,203.41/1,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.35

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