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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.64, 1,463.01 and 766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.64, 1,463.01 and 766.34 is: 1,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.64 : 1,463.01 = 766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.64/1,463.01 = 766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.64x = 1,463.01 × 766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.64x = 1,121,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,155.77/1,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.06

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