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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.16, 1,846.42 and 778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.16, 1,846.42 and 778.60 is: 1,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.16 : 1,846.42 = 778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.16/1,846.42 = 778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.16x = 1,846.42 × 778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.16x = 1,437,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,622.61/1,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.33

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