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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.03, 1,452.84 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.03, 1,452.84 and 759.78 is: 1,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.03 : 1,452.84 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.03/1,452.84 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.03x = 1,452.84 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.03x = 1,103,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,835.93/1,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.27

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