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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.01, 1,833.93 and 761.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.01, 1,833.93 and 761.77 is: 1,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.01 : 1,833.93 = 761.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.01/1,833.93 = 761.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.01x = 1,833.93 × 761.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.01x = 1,397,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,032.86/1,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.18

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