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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.20, 1,850.68 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.20, 1,850.68 and 774 is: 1,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.20 : 1,850.68 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.20/1,850.68 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.20x = 1,850.68 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.20x = 1,432,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,426.32/1,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.02

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