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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.67, 1,517.30 and 779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.67, 1,517.30 and 779.72 is: 1,170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.67 : 1,517.30 = 779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.67/1,517.30 = 779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.67x = 1,517.30 × 779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.67x = 1,183,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,057.67/1,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.57

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