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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,837.83 and 772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,837.83 and 772.26 is: 1,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,837.83 = 772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,837.83 = 772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,837.83 × 772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 1,419,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,282.60/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.74

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