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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.54, 1,845.56 and 778.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.54, 1,845.56 and 778.10 is: 1,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.54 : 1,845.56 = 778.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.54/1,845.56 = 778.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.54x = 1,845.56 × 778.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.54x = 1,436,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,030.24/1,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.64

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