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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.39, 1,842.52 and 775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.39, 1,842.52 and 775.54 is: 1,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.39 : 1,842.52 = 775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.39/1,842.52 = 775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.39x = 1,842.52 × 775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.39x = 1,428,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,938.75/1,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.05

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