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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.50, 1,842.23 and 775.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.50, 1,842.23 and 775.90 is: 1,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.50 : 1,842.23 = 775.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.50/1,842.23 = 775.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.50x = 1,842.23 × 775.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.50x = 1,429,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,377.77/1,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.29

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