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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.16, 1,842.60 and 775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.16, 1,842.60 and 775.45 is: 1,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.16 : 1,842.60 = 775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.16/1,842.60 = 775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.16x = 1,842.60 × 775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.16x = 1,428,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,844.17/1,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.17

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