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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.20, 1,839.61 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.20, 1,839.61 and 773.70 is: 1,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.20 : 1,839.61 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.20/1,839.61 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.20x = 1,839.61 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.20x = 1,423,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,306.26/1,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.59

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