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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.60, 1,402.16 and 769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.60, 1,402.16 and 769.52 is: 1,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.60 : 1,402.16 = 769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.60/1,402.16 = 769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.60x = 1,402.16 × 769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.60x = 1,078,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,990.16/1,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.29

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