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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.76, 1,838.24 and 772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.76, 1,838.24 and 772.37 is: 1,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.76 : 1,838.24 = 772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.76/1,838.24 = 772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.76x = 1,838.24 × 772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.76x = 1,419,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,788.38/1,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.10

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