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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.45, 1,845.50 and 777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.45, 1,845.50 and 777.87 is: 1,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.45 : 1,845.50 = 777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.45/1,845.50 = 777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.45x = 1,845.50 × 777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.45x = 1,435,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,555.20/1,337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.36

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