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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.48, 1,837.77 and 771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.48, 1,837.77 and 771.86 is: 1,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.48 : 1,837.77 = 771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.48/1,837.77 = 771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.48x = 1,837.77 × 771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.48x = 1,418,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,501.15/1,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.36

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