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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.38, 1,854.71 and 776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.38, 1,854.71 and 776.84 is: 1,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.38 : 1,854.71 = 776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.38/1,854.71 = 776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.38x = 1,854.71 × 776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.38x = 1,440,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,812.92/1,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.73

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