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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.76, 1,884.62 and 776.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.76, 1,884.62 and 776.26 is: 1,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.76 : 1,884.62 = 776.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.76/1,884.62 = 776.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.76x = 1,884.62 × 776.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.76x = 1,462,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,955.12/1,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.17

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