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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.88, 1,420.14 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.88, 1,420.14 and 767.44 is: 1,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.88 : 1,420.14 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.88/1,420.14 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.88x = 1,420.14 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.88x = 1,089,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,872.24/1,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.25

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