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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.50, 1,840.08 and 773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.50, 1,840.08 and 773.90 is: 1,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.50 : 1,840.08 = 773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.50/1,840.08 = 773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.50x = 1,840.08 × 773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.50x = 1,424,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,037.91/1,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.89

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