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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.52, 1,845.72 and 777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.52, 1,845.72 and 777.97 is: 1,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.52 : 1,845.72 = 777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.52/1,845.72 = 777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.52x = 1,845.72 × 777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.52x = 1,435,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,905.56/1,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.56

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