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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.46, 1,414.24 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.46, 1,414.24 and 772.50 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.46 : 1,414.24 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.46/1,414.24 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.46x = 1,414.24 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.46x = 1,092,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,496.18/1,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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