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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.56, 1,451.84 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.56, 1,451.84 and 773.44 is: 1,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.56 : 1,451.84 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.56/1,451.84 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.56x = 1,451.84 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.56x = 1,122,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,911.13/1,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.84

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