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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.75, 1,846.16 and 778.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.75, 1,846.16 and 778.23 is: 1,073.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.75 : 1,846.16 = 778.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.75/1,846.16 = 778.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.75x = 1,846.16 × 778.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.75x = 1,436,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,729.81/1,337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.99

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