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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.77, 1,834.07 and 975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.77, 1,834.07 and 975.56 is: 1,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.77 : 1,834.07 = 975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.77/1,834.07 = 975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.77x = 1,834.07 × 975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.77x = 1,789,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,231.28/1,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.52

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