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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.92, 1,842.36 and 775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.92, 1,842.36 and 775.48 is: 1,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.92 : 1,842.36 = 775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.92/1,842.36 = 775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.92x = 1,842.36 × 775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.92x = 1,428,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,713.33/1,334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.26

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