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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.52, 1,845.78 and 778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.52, 1,845.78 and 778.32 is: 1,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.52 : 1,845.78 = 778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.52/1,845.78 = 778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.52x = 1,845.78 × 778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.52x = 1,436,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,607.49/1,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.08

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