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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.59, 1,840.30 and 774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.59, 1,840.30 and 774.02 is: 1,068.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.59 : 1,840.30 = 774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.59/1,840.30 = 774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.59x = 1,840.30 × 774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.59x = 1,424,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,417.87/1,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.11

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