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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.54 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.82, 1,840.54 and 774.48 is: 1,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.82 : 1,840.54 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.82/1,840.54 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.82x = 1,840.54 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.82x = 1,425,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,461.42/1,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.71

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