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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.09, 1,466.63 and 767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.09, 1,466.63 and 767.71 is: 1,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.09 : 1,466.63 = 767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.09/1,466.63 = 767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.09x = 1,466.63 × 767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.09x = 1,125,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,939.01/1,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.12

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