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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.19, 1,845.44 and 777.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.19, 1,845.44 and 777.63 is: 1,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.19 : 1,845.44 = 777.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.19/1,845.44 = 777.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.19x = 1,845.44 × 777.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.19x = 1,435,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,061.61/1,337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.19

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