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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.42, 1,456.98 and 773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.42, 1,456.98 and 773.19 is: 1,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.42 : 1,456.98 = 773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.42/1,456.98 = 773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.42x = 1,456.98 × 773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.42x = 1,126,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,522.37/1,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.36

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