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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.90, 1,842.55 and 775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.90, 1,842.55 and 775.62 is: 1,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.90 : 1,842.55 = 775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.90/1,842.55 = 775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.90x = 1,842.55 × 775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.90x = 1,429,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,124.19/1,334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.58

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