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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.74, 1,840.57 and 774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.74, 1,840.57 and 774.53 is: 1,068.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.74 : 1,840.57 = 774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.74/1,840.57 = 774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.74x = 1,840.57 × 774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.74x = 1,425,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,579.35/1,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.86

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