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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.77 and 774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.77 and 774.45 is: 1,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.82 : 1,840.77 = 774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.82/1,840.77 = 774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.82x = 1,840.77 × 774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.82x = 1,425,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,584.33/1,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.80

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