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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.84, 1,836.40 and 771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.84, 1,836.40 and 771.32 is: 1,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.84 : 1,836.40 = 771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.84/1,836.40 = 771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.84x = 1,836.40 × 771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.84x = 1,416,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,452.05/1,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.33

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