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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.79, 1,593.81 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.79, 1,593.81 and 771.30 is: 1,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.79 : 1,593.81 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.79/1,593.81 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.79x = 1,593.81 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.79x = 1,229,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,305.65/1,064.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.51

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