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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.41, 1,842.10 and 775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.41, 1,842.10 and 775.81 is: 1,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.41 : 1,842.10 = 775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.41/1,842.10 = 775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.41x = 1,842.10 × 775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.41x = 1,429,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,119.96/1,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.17

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