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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.29, 1,490.63 and 770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.29, 1,490.63 and 770.25 is: 1,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.29 : 1,490.63 = 770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.29/1,490.63 = 770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.29x = 1,490.63 × 770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.29x = 1,148,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,153.91/1,081.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.84

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