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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.66, 1,844.95 and 777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.66, 1,844.95 and 777.31 is: 1,072.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.66 : 1,844.95 = 777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.66/1,844.95 = 777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.66x = 1,844.95 × 777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.66x = 1,434,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,086.92/1,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.89

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