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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.03, 1,845.04 and 777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.03, 1,845.04 and 777.45 is: 1,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.03 : 1,845.04 = 777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.03/1,845.04 = 777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.03x = 1,845.04 × 777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.03x = 1,434,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,426.35/1,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.85

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