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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.16, 1,836.89 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.16, 1,836.89 and 771.66 is: 1,064.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.16 : 1,836.89 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.16/1,836.89 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.16x = 1,836.89 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.16x = 1,417,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,458.46/1,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.83

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