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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.04, 1,469.16 and 770.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.04, 1,469.16 and 770.79 is: 1,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.04 : 1,469.16 = 770.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.04/1,469.16 = 770.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.04x = 1,469.16 × 770.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.04x = 1,132,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,413.84/1,066.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.27

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