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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.66, 1,840.34 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.66, 1,840.34 and 774.16 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.66 : 1,840.34 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.66/1,840.34 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.66x = 1,840.34 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.66x = 1,424,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,717.61/1,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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