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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.32, 1,842.84 and 768.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.32, 1,842.84 and 768.33 is: 1,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.32 : 1,842.84 = 768.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.32/1,842.84 = 768.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.32x = 1,842.84 × 768.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.32x = 1,415,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,907.91/1,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.35

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