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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.73, 1,836.32 and 771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.73, 1,836.32 and 771.22 is: 1,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.73 : 1,836.32 = 771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.73/1,836.32 = 771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.73x = 1,836.32 × 771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.73x = 1,416,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,209.49/1,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.24

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