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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.21, 1,835.71 and 770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.21, 1,835.71 and 770.72 is: 1,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.21 : 1,835.71 = 770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.21/1,835.71 = 770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.21x = 1,835.71 × 770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.21x = 1,414,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,818.41/1,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.61

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