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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.72, 1,405.73 and 753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.72, 1,405.73 and 753.77 is: 1,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.72 : 1,405.73 = 753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.72/1,405.73 = 753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.72x = 1,405.73 × 753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.72x = 1,059,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,597.10/1,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.11

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