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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.18, 1,447.42 and 770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.18, 1,447.42 and 770 is: 1,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.18 : 1,447.42 = 770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.18/1,447.42 = 770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.18x = 1,447.42 × 770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.18x = 1,114,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,513.40/1,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.28

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