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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.19, 1,842.56 and 775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.19, 1,842.56 and 775.76 is: 1,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.19 : 1,842.56 = 775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.19/1,842.56 = 775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.19x = 1,842.56 × 775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.19x = 1,429,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,380.47/1,335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.55

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