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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.37, 1,845.62 and 777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.37, 1,845.62 and 777.97 is: 1,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.37 : 1,845.62 = 777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.37/1,845.62 = 777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.37x = 1,845.62 × 777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.37x = 1,435,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,836.99/1,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.63

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