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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.86, 1,842.11 and 775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.86, 1,842.11 and 775.66 is: 1,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.86 : 1,842.11 = 775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.86/1,842.11 = 775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.86x = 1,842.11 × 775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.86x = 1,428,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,848.38/1,334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.41

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