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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.87, 1,529.69 and 776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.87, 1,529.69 and 776.66 is: 1,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.87 : 1,529.69 = 776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.87/1,529.69 = 776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.87x = 1,529.69 × 776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.87x = 1,188,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,037.50/1,020.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.75

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