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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.17, 1,401.35 and 766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.17, 1,401.35 and 766.55 is: 1,058.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.17 : 1,401.35 = 766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.17/1,401.35 = 766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.17x = 1,401.35 × 766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.17x = 1,074,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,194.00/1,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.14

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