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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.69, 1,842.96 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.69, 1,842.96 and 776.12 is: 1,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.69 : 1,842.96 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.69/1,842.96 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.69x = 1,842.96 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.69x = 1,430,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,348.90/1,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.87

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