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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.37, 1,834.52 and 770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.37, 1,834.52 and 770.02 is: 1,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.37 : 1,834.52 = 770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.37/1,834.52 = 770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.37x = 1,834.52 × 770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.37x = 1,412,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,615.76/1,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.62

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