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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.66, 1,436.21 and 778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.66, 1,436.21 and 778.22 is: 1,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.66 : 1,436.21 = 778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.66/1,436.21 = 778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.66x = 1,436.21 × 778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.66x = 1,117,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,687.35/1,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.02

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