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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.72, 1,846.20 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.72, 1,846.20 and 778.24 is: 1,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.72 : 1,846.20 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.72/1,846.20 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.72x = 1,846.20 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.72x = 1,436,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,786.69/1,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.06

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