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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.67, 1,834.92 and 770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.67, 1,834.92 and 770.16 is: 1,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.67 : 1,834.92 = 770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.67/1,834.92 = 770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.67x = 1,834.92 × 770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.67x = 1,413,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,181.99/1,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.81

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