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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.70, 1,843.20 and 776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.70, 1,843.20 and 776.14 is: 1,071.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.70 : 1,843.20 = 776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.70/1,843.20 = 776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.70x = 1,843.20 × 776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.70x = 1,430,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,581.25/1,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.03

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