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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.10, 2,033 and 770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.10, 2,033 and 770.30 is: 1,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.10 : 2,033 = 770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.10/2,033 = 770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.10x = 2,033 × 770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.10x = 1,566,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,019.90/1,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.95

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