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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.64, 1,836.27 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.64, 1,836.27 and 771.10 is: 1,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.64 : 1,836.27 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.64/1,836.27 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.64x = 1,836.27 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.64x = 1,415,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,943.21/1,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.11

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