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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.16, 1,467.30 and 769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.16, 1,467.30 and 769.40 is: 1,061.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.16 : 1,467.30 = 769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.16/1,467.30 = 769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.16x = 1,467.30 × 769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.16x = 1,128,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,940.62/1,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.87

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