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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.04, 1,401.39 and 767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.04, 1,401.39 and 767.37 is: 1,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.04 : 1,401.39 = 767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.04/1,401.39 = 767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.04x = 1,401.39 × 767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.04x = 1,075,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,384.64/1,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.41

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