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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.13, 1,981.73 and 772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.13, 1,981.73 and 772.71 is: 1,159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.13 : 1,981.73 = 772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.13/1,981.73 = 772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.13x = 1,981.73 × 772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.13x = 1,531,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,288.82/1,320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.95

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