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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.41, 1,842.85 and 775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.41, 1,842.85 and 775.97 is: 1,070.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.41 : 1,842.85 = 775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.41/1,842.85 = 775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.41x = 1,842.85 × 775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.41x = 1,429,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,996.31/1,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.83

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