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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.36, 1,839.97 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.36, 1,839.97 and 773.78 is: 1,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.36 : 1,839.97 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.36/1,839.97 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.36x = 1,839.97 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.36x = 1,423,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,736.28/1,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.78

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