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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.33, 1,839.78 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.33, 1,839.78 and 773.82 is: 1,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.33 : 1,839.78 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.33/1,839.78 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.33x = 1,839.78 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.33x = 1,423,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,658.56/1,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.75

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