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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.43, 1,844.51 and 777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.43, 1,844.51 and 777.07 is: 1,072.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.43 : 1,844.51 = 777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.43/1,844.51 = 777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.43x = 1,844.51 × 777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.43x = 1,433,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,313.39/1,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.49

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