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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.67, 1,845.94 and 778.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.67, 1,845.94 and 778.23 is: 1,073.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.67 : 1,845.94 = 778.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.67/1,845.94 = 778.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.67x = 1,845.94 × 778.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.67x = 1,436,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,565.89/1,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.93

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