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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.17, 1,390.61 and 773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.17, 1,390.61 and 773.12 is: 1,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.17 : 1,390.61 = 773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.17/1,390.61 = 773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.17x = 1,390.61 × 773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.17x = 1,075,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,104.47/1,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.33

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