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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.62, 1,476.95 and 775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.62, 1,476.95 and 775.24 is: 1,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.62 : 1,476.95 = 775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.62/1,476.95 = 775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.62x = 1,476.95 × 775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.62x = 1,144,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,990.72/1,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.47

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