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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.42, 1,393.71 and 775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.42, 1,393.71 and 775.37 is: 1,068.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.42 : 1,393.71 = 775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.42/1,393.71 = 775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.42x = 1,393.71 × 775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.42x = 1,080,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,641.50/1,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.44

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