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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.02, 1,846.86 and 778.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.02, 1,846.86 and 778.62 is: 1,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.02 : 1,846.86 = 778.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.02/1,846.86 = 778.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.02x = 1,846.86 × 778.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.02x = 1,438,002.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,002.13/1,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.72

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