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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.30, 1,465.71 and 769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.30, 1,465.71 and 769.10 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.30 : 1,465.71 = 769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.30/1,465.71 = 769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.30x = 1,465.71 × 769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.30x = 1,127,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,277.56/1,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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