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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.07, 1,427.94 and 771.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.07, 1,427.94 and 771.63 is: 1,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.07 : 1,427.94 = 771.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.07/1,427.94 = 771.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.07x = 1,427.94 × 771.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.07x = 1,101,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,841.34/1,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.54

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