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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.17, 1,394.74 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.17, 1,394.74 and 776.12 is: 1,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.17 : 1,394.74 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.17/1,394.74 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.17x = 1,394.74 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.17x = 1,082,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,487.16/1,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.47

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