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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.78, 1,840.12 and 773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.78, 1,840.12 and 773.93 is: 1,067.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.78 : 1,840.12 = 773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.78/1,840.12 = 773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.78x = 1,840.12 × 773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.78x = 1,424,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,124.07/1,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.74

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