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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.61, 1,843.23 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.61, 1,843.23 and 776.04 is: 1,070.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.61 : 1,843.23 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.61/1,843.23 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.61x = 1,843.23 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.61x = 1,430,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,426.98/1,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.99

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