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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.36, 1,842.67 and 775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.36, 1,842.67 and 775.82 is: 1,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.36 : 1,842.67 = 775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.36/1,842.67 = 775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.36x = 1,842.67 × 775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.36x = 1,429,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,567.15/1,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.55

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