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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.31, 1,890.98 and 772.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.31, 1,890.98 and 772.83 is: 1,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.31 : 1,890.98 = 772.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.31/1,890.98 = 772.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.31x = 1,890.98 × 772.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.31x = 1,461,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,406.07/1,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.48

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