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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.01, 1,477.44 and 775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.01, 1,477.44 and 775.98 is: 1,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.01 : 1,477.44 = 775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.01/1,477.44 = 775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.01x = 1,477.44 × 775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.01x = 1,146,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,463.89/1,070.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.45

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