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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.24, 1,842.84 and 775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.24, 1,842.84 and 775.71 is: 1,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.24 : 1,842.84 = 775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.24/1,842.84 = 775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.24x = 1,842.84 × 775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.24x = 1,429,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,509.42/1,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.60

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