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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.07, 1,842.38 and 775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.07, 1,842.38 and 775.86 is: 1,070.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.07 : 1,842.38 = 775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.07/1,842.38 = 775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.07x = 1,842.38 × 775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.07x = 1,429,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,419.73/1,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.67

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