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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.67, 1,842.82 and 776.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.67, 1,842.82 and 776.03 is: 1,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.67 : 1,842.82 = 776.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.67/1,842.82 = 776.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.67x = 1,842.82 × 776.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.67x = 1,430,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,083.60/1,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.69

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