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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.92, 1,844.91 and 777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.92, 1,844.91 and 777.42 is: 1,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.92 : 1,844.91 = 777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.92/1,844.91 = 777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.92x = 1,844.91 × 777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.92x = 1,434,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,269.93/1,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.82

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