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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.09, 1,846.63 and 771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.09, 1,846.63 and 771.01 is: 1,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.09 : 1,846.63 = 771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.09/1,846.63 = 771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.09x = 1,846.63 × 771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.09x = 1,423,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,770.20/1,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.03

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