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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.87, 2,023.31 and 771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.87, 2,023.31 and 771.34 is: 1,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.87 : 2,023.31 = 771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.87/2,023.31 = 771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.87x = 2,023.31 × 771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.87x = 1,560,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,659.94/1,348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.01

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