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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.60, 1,845.65 and 777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.60, 1,845.65 and 777.99 is: 1,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.60 : 1,845.65 = 777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.60/1,845.65 = 777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.60x = 1,845.65 × 777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.60x = 1,435,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,897.24/1,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.49

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