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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.81, 1,835.18 and 770.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.81, 1,835.18 and 770.23 is: 1,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.81 : 1,835.18 = 770.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.81/1,835.18 = 770.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.81x = 1,835.18 × 770.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.81x = 1,413,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,510.69/1,329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.94

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