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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.61, 1,840.32 and 774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.61, 1,840.32 and 774.03 is: 1,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.61 : 1,840.32 = 774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.61/1,840.32 = 774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.61x = 1,840.32 × 774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.61x = 1,424,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,462.89/1,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.13

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