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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.17, 1,391.98 and 774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.17, 1,391.98 and 774.12 is: 1,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.17 : 1,391.98 = 774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.17/1,391.98 = 774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.17x = 1,391.98 × 774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.17x = 1,077,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,559.56/1,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.71

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