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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.16, 1,514.16 and 779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.16, 1,514.16 and 779.40 is: 1,168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.16 : 1,514.16 = 779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.16/1,514.16 = 779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.16x = 1,514.16 × 779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.16x = 1,180,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,136.30/1,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.27

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