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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.80, 1,884.80 and 776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.80, 1,884.80 and 776.32 is: 1,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.80 : 1,884.80 = 776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.80/1,884.80 = 776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.80x = 1,884.80 × 776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.80x = 1,463,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,205.16/1,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.32

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