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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.08, 1,840.24 and 774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.08, 1,840.24 and 774.46 is: 1,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.08 : 1,840.24 = 774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.08/1,840.24 = 774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.08x = 1,840.24 × 774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.08x = 1,425,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,192.27/1,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.30

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