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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.36, 1,992.38 and 773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.36, 1,992.38 and 773.38 is: 1,159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.36 : 1,992.38 = 773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.36/1,992.38 = 773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.36x = 1,992.38 × 773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.36x = 1,540,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,866.84/1,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.98

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