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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,838.52 and 772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,838.52 and 772.79 is: 1,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,838.52 = 772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,838.52 = 772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,838.52 × 772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 1,420,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,780.68/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.40

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