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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.03, 1,840.93 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.03, 1,840.93 and 774.36 is: 1,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.03 : 1,840.93 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.03/1,840.93 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.03x = 1,840.93 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.03x = 1,425,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,540.62/1,334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.60

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