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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.38, 1,982.10 and 772.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.38, 1,982.10 and 772.95 is: 1,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.38 : 1,982.10 = 772.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.38/1,982.10 = 772.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.38x = 1,982.10 × 772.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.38x = 1,532,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,064.20/1,320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.32

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