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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.08, 1,839.60 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.08, 1,839.60 and 773.52 is: 1,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.08 : 1,839.60 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.08/1,839.60 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.08x = 1,839.60 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.08x = 1,422,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,967.39/1,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.43

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