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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.90, 1,836.52 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.90, 1,836.52 and 771.39 is: 1,064.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.90 : 1,836.52 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.90/1,836.52 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.90x = 1,836.52 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.90x = 1,416,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,671.23/1,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.45

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