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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.92, 1,844.71 and 769.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.92, 1,844.71 and 769.66 is: 1,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.92 : 1,844.71 = 769.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.92/1,844.71 = 769.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.92x = 1,844.71 × 769.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.92x = 1,419,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,809.18/1,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.00

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