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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.40, 2,021.32 and 770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.40, 2,021.32 and 770.16 is: 1,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.40 : 2,021.32 = 770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.40/2,021.32 = 770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.40x = 2,021.32 × 770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.40x = 1,556,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,739.81/1,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.51

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