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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.37, 1,839.28 and 773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.37, 1,839.28 and 773.77 is: 1,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.37 : 1,839.28 = 773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.37/1,839.28 = 773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.37x = 1,839.28 × 773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.37x = 1,423,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,172.47/1,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.35

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