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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.36, 1,844.29 and 777.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.36, 1,844.29 and 777.01 is: 1,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.36 : 1,844.29 = 777.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.36/1,844.29 = 777.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.36x = 1,844.29 × 777.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.36x = 1,433,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,031.77/1,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.34

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