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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.38, 1,845.24 and 777.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.38, 1,845.24 and 777.82 is: 1,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.38 : 1,845.24 = 777.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.38/1,845.24 = 777.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.38x = 1,845.24 × 777.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.38x = 1,435,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,264.58/1,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.19

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