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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.22, 1,842.95 and 775.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.22, 1,842.95 and 775.87 is: 1,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.22 : 1,842.95 = 775.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.22/1,842.95 = 775.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.22x = 1,842.95 × 775.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.22x = 1,429,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,886.95/1,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.90

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