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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.48, 1,449.54 and 771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.48, 1,449.54 and 771.22 is: 1,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.48 : 1,449.54 = 771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.48/1,449.54 = 771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.48x = 1,449.54 × 771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.48x = 1,117,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,914.24/1,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.18

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