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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.14, 1,463.70 and 766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.14, 1,463.70 and 766.84 is: 1,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.14 : 1,463.70 = 766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.14/1,463.70 = 766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.14x = 1,463.70 × 766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.14x = 1,122,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,423.71/1,061.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.75

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