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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.68, 1,842.80 and 776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.68, 1,842.80 and 776 is: 1,070.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.68 : 1,842.80 = 776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.68/1,842.80 = 776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.68x = 1,842.80 × 776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.68x = 1,430,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,012.80/1,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.63

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