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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.15, 1,840.65 and 774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.15, 1,840.65 and 774.32 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.15 : 1,840.65 = 774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.15/1,840.65 = 774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.15x = 1,840.65 × 774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.15x = 1,425,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,242.90/1,334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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