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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.75, 1,570.91 and 771.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.75, 1,570.91 and 771.45 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.75 : 1,570.91 = 771.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.75/1,570.91 = 771.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.75x = 1,570.91 × 771.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.75x = 1,211,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,874.27/1,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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