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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.44, 1,839.85 and 773.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.44, 1,839.85 and 773.59 is: 1,067.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.44 : 1,839.85 = 773.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.44/1,839.85 = 773.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.44x = 1,839.85 × 773.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.44x = 1,423,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,282.78/1,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.38

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