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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.07, 1,842.09 and 775.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.07, 1,842.09 and 775.21 is: 1,069.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.07 : 1,842.09 = 775.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.07/1,842.09 = 775.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.07x = 1,842.09 × 775.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.07x = 1,428,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,006.59/1,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.61

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