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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.67, 1,491.14 and 770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.67, 1,491.14 and 770.63 is: 1,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.67 : 1,491.14 = 770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.67/1,491.14 = 770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.67x = 1,491.14 × 770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.67x = 1,149,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,111.69/1,081.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.35

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