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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.20, 1,840.99 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.20, 1,840.99 and 774.70 is: 1,068.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.20 : 1,840.99 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.20/1,840.99 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.20x = 1,840.99 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.20x = 1,426,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,214.95/1,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.97

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