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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.12, 1,838.46 and 772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.12, 1,838.46 and 772.76 is: 1,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.12 : 1,838.46 = 772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.12/1,838.46 = 772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.12x = 1,838.46 × 772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.12x = 1,420,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,688.35/1,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.49

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