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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.90, 1,839.28 and 773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.90, 1,839.28 and 773.39 is: 1,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.90 : 1,839.28 = 773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.90/1,839.28 = 773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.90x = 1,839.28 × 773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.90x = 1,422,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,480.76/1,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.21

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