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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.73, 1,449.89 and 771.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.73, 1,449.89 and 771.47 is: 1,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.73 : 1,449.89 = 771.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.73/1,449.89 = 771.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.73x = 1,449.89 × 771.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.73x = 1,118,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,542.78/1,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.53

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