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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.84, 1,842 and 775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.84, 1,842 and 775.27 is: 1,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.84 : 1,842 = 775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.84/1,842 = 775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.84x = 1,842 × 775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.84x = 1,428,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,047.34/1,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.83

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