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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.02, 1,840.99 and 774.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.02, 1,840.99 and 774.69 is: 1,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.02 : 1,840.99 = 774.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.02/1,840.99 = 774.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.02x = 1,840.99 × 774.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.02x = 1,426,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,196.54/1,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.10

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