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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.78, 1,841.98 and 775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.78, 1,841.98 and 775.36 is: 1,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.78 : 1,841.98 = 775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.78/1,841.98 = 775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.78x = 1,841.98 × 775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.78x = 1,428,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,197.61/1,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.99

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