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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.29, 1,842.68 and 775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.29, 1,842.68 and 775.80 is: 1,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.29 : 1,842.68 = 775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.29/1,842.68 = 775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.29x = 1,842.68 × 775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.29x = 1,429,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,553.08/1,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.60

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