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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.36, 1,405.80 and 769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.36, 1,405.80 and 769.72 is: 1,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.36 : 1,405.80 = 769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.36/1,405.80 = 769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.36x = 1,405.80 × 769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.36x = 1,082,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,072.38/1,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.56

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