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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.68, 1,841.86 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.68, 1,841.86 and 775.16 is: 1,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.68 : 1,841.86 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.68/1,841.86 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.68x = 1,841.86 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.68x = 1,427,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,736.20/1,334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.72

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