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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.26, 1,838.55 and 772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.26, 1,838.55 and 772.75 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.26 : 1,838.55 = 772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.26/1,838.55 = 772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.26x = 1,838.55 × 772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.26x = 1,420,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,739.51/1,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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