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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.70, 1,840.47 and 774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.70, 1,840.47 and 774.26 is: 1,068.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.70 : 1,840.47 = 774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.70/1,840.47 = 774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.70x = 1,840.47 × 774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.70x = 1,424,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,993.10/1,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.46

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