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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.42, 1,842.87 and 776.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.42, 1,842.87 and 776.22 is: 1,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.42 : 1,842.87 = 776.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.42/1,842.87 = 776.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.42x = 1,842.87 × 776.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.42x = 1,430,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,469.88/1,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.18

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