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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.19, 1,838.40 and 772.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.19, 1,838.40 and 772.65 is: 1,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.19 : 1,838.40 = 772.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.19/1,838.40 = 772.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.19x = 1,838.40 × 772.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.19x = 1,420,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,439.76/1,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.24

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