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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029, 1,419.38 and 781.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029, 1,419.38 and 781.26 is: 1,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029 : 1,419.38 = 781.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029/1,419.38 = 781.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029x = 1,419.38 × 781.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029x = 1,108,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,904.82/1,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.65

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