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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.22, 2,074.14 and 766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.22, 2,074.14 and 766.44 is: 1,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.22 : 2,074.14 = 766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.22/2,074.14 = 766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.22x = 2,074.14 × 766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.22x = 1,589,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,703.86/1,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.11

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