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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.07, 1,840.72 and 774.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.07, 1,840.72 and 774.21 is: 1,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.07 : 1,840.72 = 774.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.07/1,840.72 = 774.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.07x = 1,840.72 × 774.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.07x = 1,425,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,099.96/1,334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.24

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