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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.28, 1,841.69 and 775.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.28, 1,841.69 and 775.00 is: 1,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.28 : 1,841.69 = 775.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.28/1,841.69 = 775.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.28x = 1,841.69 × 775.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.28x = 1,427,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,304.30/1,334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.72

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