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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.70, 1,847.26 and 778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.70, 1,847.26 and 778.98 is: 1,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.70 : 1,847.26 = 778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.70/1,847.26 = 778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.70x = 1,847.26 × 778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.70x = 1,438,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,978.59/1,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.91

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