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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.60, 1,465.93 and 767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.60, 1,465.93 and 767.22 is: 1,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.60 : 1,465.93 = 767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.60/1,465.93 = 767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.60x = 1,465.93 × 767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.60x = 1,124,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,690.81/1,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.43

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