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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.43, 1,837.62 and 772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.43, 1,837.62 and 772.26 is: 1,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.43 : 1,837.62 = 772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.43/1,837.62 = 772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.43x = 1,837.62 × 772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.43x = 1,419,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,120.42/1,331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.86

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