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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.53, 1,842.81 and 776.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.53, 1,842.81 and 776.09 is: 1,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.53 : 1,842.81 = 776.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.53/1,842.81 = 776.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.53x = 1,842.81 × 776.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.53x = 1,430,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,186.41/1,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.88

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