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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.93, 1,999.11 and 777.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.93, 1,999.11 and 777.27 is: 1,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.93 : 1,999.11 = 777.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.93/1,999.11 = 777.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.93x = 1,999.11 × 777.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.93x = 1,553,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,848.23/1,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.74

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