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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.28, 2,073.42 and 773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.28, 2,073.42 and 773 is: 1,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.28 : 2,073.42 = 773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.28/2,073.42 = 773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.28x = 2,073.42 × 773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.28x = 1,602,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,753.66/1,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.50

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