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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.14, 1,396.56 and 776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.14, 1,396.56 and 776.40 is: 1,071.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.14 : 1,396.56 = 776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.14/1,396.56 = 776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.14x = 1,396.56 × 776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.14x = 1,084,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,289.18/1,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.28

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