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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.65, 1,429.01 and 770.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.65, 1,429.01 and 770.05 is: 1,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.65 : 1,429.01 = 770.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.65/1,429.01 = 770.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.65x = 1,429.01 × 770.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.65x = 1,100,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,409.15/1,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.56

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