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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.39, 1,452.18 and 771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.39, 1,452.18 and 771.22 is: 1,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.39 : 1,452.18 = 771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.39/1,452.18 = 771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.39x = 1,452.18 × 771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.39x = 1,119,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,950.26/1,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.21

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