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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.52, 1,841.45 and 774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.52, 1,841.45 and 774.95 is: 1,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.52 : 1,841.45 = 774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.52/1,841.45 = 774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.52x = 1,841.45 × 774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.52x = 1,427,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,018.60/1,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.31

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