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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.80, 1,845.90 and 778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.80, 1,845.90 and 778.30 is: 1,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.80 : 1,845.90 = 778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.80/1,845.90 = 778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.80x = 1,845.90 × 778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.80x = 1,436,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,663.97/1,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.90

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