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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.77, 1,834.68 and 770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.77, 1,834.68 and 770.03 is: 1,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.77 : 1,834.68 = 770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.77/1,834.68 = 770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.77x = 1,834.68 × 770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.77x = 1,412,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,757.90/1,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.41

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