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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.66, 1,836.39 and 770.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.66, 1,836.39 and 770.95 is: 1,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.66 : 1,836.39 = 770.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.66/1,836.39 = 770.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.66x = 1,836.39 × 770.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.66x = 1,415,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,764.87/1,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.96

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