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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.51, 1,395.18 and 776.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.51, 1,395.18 and 776.45 is: 1,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.51 : 1,395.18 = 776.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.51/1,395.18 = 776.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.51x = 1,395.18 × 776.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.51x = 1,083,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,288.68/1,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.90

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