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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.50, 1,841.76 and 774.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.50, 1,841.76 and 774.86 is: 1,069.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.50 : 1,841.76 = 774.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.50/1,841.76 = 774.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.50x = 1,841.76 × 774.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.50x = 1,427,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,106.15/1,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.39

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