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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.29, 1,838.53 and 772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.29, 1,838.53 and 772.75 is: 1,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.29 : 1,838.53 = 772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.29/1,838.53 = 772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.29x = 1,838.53 × 772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.29x = 1,420,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,724.06/1,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.38

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