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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.42, 1,842.78 and 775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.42, 1,842.78 and 775.89 is: 1,070.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.42 : 1,842.78 = 775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.42/1,842.78 = 775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.42x = 1,842.78 × 775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.42x = 1,429,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,794.57/1,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.67

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