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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.12, 1,405.76 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.12, 1,405.76 and 771.39 is: 1,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.12 : 1,405.76 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.12/1,405.76 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.12x = 1,405.76 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.12x = 1,084,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,385.35/1,019.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.05

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