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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.81, 1,839.24 and 773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.81, 1,839.24 and 773.24 is: 1,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.81 : 1,839.24 = 773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.81/1,839.24 = 773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.81x = 1,839.24 × 773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.81x = 1,422,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,180.47/1,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.05

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