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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.82, 1,835.17 and 770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.82, 1,835.17 and 770.32 is: 1,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.82 : 1,835.17 = 770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.82/1,835.17 = 770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.82x = 1,835.17 × 770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.82x = 1,413,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,662.53/1,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.05

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