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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.23, 1,837.14 and 771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.23, 1,837.14 and 771.76 is: 1,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.23 : 1,837.14 = 771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.23/1,837.14 = 771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.23x = 1,837.14 × 771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.23x = 1,417,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,831.17/1,331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.05

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