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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.08, 1,838.13 and 772.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.08, 1,838.13 and 772.73 is: 1,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.08 : 1,838.13 = 772.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.08/1,838.13 = 772.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.08x = 1,838.13 × 772.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.08x = 1,420,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,369.00/1,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.28

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