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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.73, 1,845.95 and 778.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.73, 1,845.95 and 778.09 is: 1,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.73 : 1,845.95 = 778.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.73/1,845.95 = 778.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.73x = 1,845.95 × 778.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.73x = 1,436,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,315.24/1,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.70

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