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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.96, 1,850.35 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.96, 1,850.35 and 773.82 is: 1,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.96 : 1,850.35 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.96/1,850.35 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.96x = 1,850.35 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.96x = 1,431,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,837.84/1,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.77

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