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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,428.60 and 771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,428.60 and 771.64 is: 1,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,428.60 = 771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,428.60 = 771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,428.60 × 771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 1,102,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,364.90/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.03

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