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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.15, 1,452.55 and 773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.15, 1,452.55 and 773.29 is: 1,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.15 : 1,452.55 = 773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.15/1,452.55 = 773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.15x = 1,452.55 × 773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.15x = 1,123,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,242.39/1,053.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.56

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