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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.22, 1,839.88 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.22, 1,839.88 and 773.70 is: 1,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.22 : 1,839.88 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.22/1,839.88 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.22x = 1,839.88 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.22x = 1,423,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,515.16/1,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.73

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