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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.99, 1,394.37 and 764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.99, 1,394.37 and 764.22 is: 1,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.99 : 1,394.37 = 764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.99/1,394.37 = 764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.99x = 1,394.37 × 764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.99x = 1,065,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,605.44/1,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.94

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