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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.17, 1,409.64 and 772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.17, 1,409.64 and 772.56 is: 1,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.17 : 1,409.64 = 772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.17/1,409.64 = 772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.17x = 1,409.64 × 772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.17x = 1,089,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,031.48/1,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.45

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