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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.03, 1,836.88 and 771.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.03, 1,836.88 and 771.53 is: 1,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.03 : 1,836.88 = 771.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.03/1,836.88 = 771.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.03x = 1,836.88 × 771.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.03x = 1,417,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,196.91/1,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.74

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