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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.33, 1,394.82 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.33, 1,394.82 and 775.35 is: 1,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.33 : 1,394.82 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.33/1,394.82 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.33x = 1,394.82 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.33x = 1,081,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,473.69/1,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.36

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