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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.16, 1,474.98 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.16, 1,474.98 and 773.78 is: 1,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.16 : 1,474.98 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.16/1,474.98 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.16x = 1,474.98 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.16x = 1,141,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,310.02/1,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.48

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