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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.08, 1,838.86 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.08, 1,838.86 and 773.46 is: 1,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.08 : 1,838.86 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.08/1,838.86 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.08x = 1,838.86 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.08x = 1,422,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,290.75/1,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.92

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