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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.39, 1,840.36 and 773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.39, 1,840.36 and 773.88 is: 1,068.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.39 : 1,840.36 = 773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.39/1,840.36 = 773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.39x = 1,840.36 × 773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.39x = 1,424,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,217.80/1,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.12

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