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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.57, 1,842.78 and 775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.57, 1,842.78 and 775.71 is: 1,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.57 : 1,842.78 = 775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.57/1,842.78 = 775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.57x = 1,842.78 × 775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.57x = 1,429,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,462.87/1,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.30

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