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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.98, 1,408.71 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.98, 1,408.71 and 760.54 is: 1,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.98 : 1,408.71 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.98/1,408.71 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.98x = 1,408.71 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.98x = 1,071,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,380.30/1,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.31

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