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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.18, 1,841.38 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.18, 1,841.38 and 774.74 is: 1,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.18 : 1,841.38 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.18/1,841.38 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.18x = 1,841.38 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.18x = 1,426,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,590.74/1,334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.26

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