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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.04, 1,840.84 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.04, 1,840.84 and 774.38 is: 1,068.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.04 : 1,840.84 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.04/1,840.84 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.04x = 1,840.84 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.04x = 1,425,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,512.35/1,334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.57

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