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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.34, 1,845.22 and 777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.34, 1,845.22 and 777.50 is: 1,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.34 : 1,845.22 = 777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.34/1,845.22 = 777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.34x = 1,845.22 × 777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.34x = 1,434,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,647.38/1,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.76

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