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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.67, 1,845.01 and 777.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.67, 1,845.01 and 777.23 is: 1,072.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.67 : 1,845.01 = 777.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.67/1,845.01 = 777.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.67x = 1,845.01 × 777.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.67x = 1,433,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,997.12/1,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.81

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