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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.67, 1,407.56 and 771.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.67, 1,407.56 and 771.05 is: 1,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.67 : 1,407.56 = 771.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.67/1,407.56 = 771.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.67x = 1,407.56 × 771.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.67x = 1,085,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,288.24/1,019.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.35

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