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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.63, 1,410.48 and 771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.63, 1,410.48 and 771.86 is: 1,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.63 : 1,410.48 = 771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.63/1,410.48 = 771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.63x = 1,410.48 × 771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.63x = 1,088,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,686.04/1,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.68

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