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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.68, 1,884.20 and 776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.68, 1,884.20 and 776.24 is: 1,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.68 : 1,884.20 = 776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.68/1,884.20 = 776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.68x = 1,884.20 × 776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.68x = 1,462,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,591.41/1,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.96

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