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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.98, 1,426.62 and 773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.98, 1,426.62 and 773.54 is: 1,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.98 : 1,426.62 = 773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.98/1,426.62 = 773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.98x = 1,426.62 × 773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.98x = 1,103,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,547.63/1,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.22

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