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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.49, 1,836.07 and 771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.49, 1,836.07 and 771.28 is: 1,064.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.49 : 1,836.07 = 771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.49/1,836.07 = 771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.49x = 1,836.07 × 771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.49x = 1,416,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,131.55/1,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.37

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