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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.93, 1,868.13 and 778.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.93, 1,868.13 and 778.89 is: 1,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.93 : 1,868.13 = 778.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.93/1,868.13 = 778.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.93x = 1,868.13 × 778.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.93x = 1,455,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,067.78/1,353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.70

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