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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.95, 1,840.35 and 774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.95, 1,840.35 and 774.33 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.95 : 1,840.35 = 774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.95/1,840.35 = 774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.95x = 1,840.35 × 774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.95x = 1,425,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,038.22/1,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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