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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.53, 1,840.03 and 774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.53, 1,840.03 and 774.02 is: 1,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.53 : 1,840.03 = 774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.53/1,840.03 = 774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.53x = 1,840.03 × 774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.53x = 1,424,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,222.69/1,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.01

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