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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.24, 1,981.20 and 772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.24, 1,981.20 and 772.68 is: 1,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.24 : 1,981.20 = 772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.24/1,981.20 = 772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.24x = 1,981.20 × 772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.24x = 1,530,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,833.62/1,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.51

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